Siyavush Azakov is a Professor of Physics at Baku Higher Oil School. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics from the Steklov Mathematical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow in 1976, followed by a Doctor of Science degree in the same field from the same institute in 1991.
For more than forty years, his main scientific interests have been in theoretical and mathematical physics, and he has published numerous research papers in prestigious scientific journals.
Since 2013, he has become increasingly interested in energy security, renewable energy, sustainable development and the green economy. He has delivered presentations on these subjects at national and international conferences and workshops and has authored several publications.
Creation of a Green Energy Corridor between Central Asia, Azerbaijan, and Europe
The accelerating global transition toward low-carbon energy systems has created unprecedented momentum for cross-regional renewable energy connectivity. Central Asia, endowed with vast solar and wind potential, has emerged as a promising supplier of clean electricity to energy-hungry European markets pursuing decarbonization.
Azerbaijan, strategically located at the crossroads of Central Asia, the Caspian Basin, and Europe, seeks to become the pivotal link enabling this transcontinental energy flow.
This talk examines the emerging “Green Energy Corridor” connecting Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and ultimately Europe through ambitious undersea cables, high-voltage transmission networks, and coordinated policy frameworks.
Drawing from recent developments—including agreements at COP29 in Baku, establishment of the Green Corridor Union LLC, feasibility studies financed by multilateral development banks, and progress on Black Sea transmission cables—this study assesses the technical, economic, political, and environmental dimensions of the evolving corridor.
It argues that the project positions Eurasia as an emerging hub for green energy trade, diversifies Europe’s energy supply, and promotes regional cooperation among historically fragmented energy systems.
Yet significant challenges remain, including deep-sea infrastructure risks, regulatory harmonization, financing gaps, and geopolitical uncertainties.
The talk concludes with policy recommendations to enhance corridor viability, integrate green hydrogen, mobilize international financing, and institutionalize long-term cooperation mechanisms.
Overall, the Green Energy Corridor represents a transformative step in global energy architecture—linking continents, supporting decarbonization, and reshaping geo-economic relations in the 21st century.