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Azerbaijan’s $2.6 billion energy expansion sets up an 8 GW green power goal

Azerbaijan’s $2.6 billion energy expansion sets up an 8 GW green power goal

Azerbaijan is advancing towards a new stage in its energy development, combining its established position as an oil and natural gas supplier with an ambitious renewable energy programme. The country plans to complete 11 power plants with approximately 2 gigawatts (GW) of combined capacity by the end of 2027, supported by an estimated $2.6 billion in investment. This programme represents a significant opportunity to expand electricity production, improve resource efficiency and establish additional sources of long-term economic growth.

Nation
Footage on anniversary of Armenia's 5th missile strike on Ganja posted on President Ilham Aliyev's social media [VIDEO]

Footage on anniversary of Armenia's 5th missile strike on Ganja posted on President Ilham Aliyev's social media [VIDEO]

Footage marking the 6th anniversary of the 5th missile strike by the Armenian armed forces on Ganja during the Second Karabakh War has been posted on President Ilham Aliyev's social media accounts.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan expects oil prices to stay above $65 in 2027

Azerbaijan expects oil prices to stay above $65 in 2027

Oil price deviations from the baseline forecast have been assessed across different probability ranges to account for uncertainty in the oil market. This was stated in the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2027–2030, prepared by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Finance. Oil price risk scenarios were developed based on deviations of...

Business
Azerbaijan, Vietnam eye deeper energy ties as transit shipments surge

Azerbaijan, Vietnam eye deeper energy ties as transit shipments surge

Azerbaijan and Vietnam have discussed expanding cooperation in oil and gas, renewable energy, trade and transport, as transit shipments involving the two countries continue to grow significantly.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

The issue of enclaves and exclaves between Armenia and Azerbaijan does not constitute an obstacle to signing the initialled peace agreement, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has stated.

World
Musk unveils flying Tesla Roadster

Musk unveils flying Tesla Roadster

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has presented a new generation of the electric sports car Roadster at a SpaceX test facility in Texas. During the demonstration, the two-seater vehicle accelerated up an inclined ramp, performed an aerial flip and landed using built-in compressed-gas propulsion systems.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Melt-in-your-mouth delights to warm up this autumn [PHOTOS]

Melt-in-your-mouth delights to warm up this autumn [PHOTOS]

Autumn arrives in Azerbaijan with pomegranates bursting with ruby-red seeds, persimmons hanging like little orange lanterns from the branches and the sweet, earthy scent of roasted chestnuts drifting through the streets.

Culture
Jury for 4th CINEMO Int'l Mobile Film Festival announced

Jury for 4th CINEMO Int'l Mobile Film Festival announced

The jury lineup for the 4th CINEMO International Mobile Film Festival, held under the slogan “Don’t suffer — shoot on your phone!”, has been announced, according to a statement by the festival’s founder and director, actor Ruslan Sabirli.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Azerbaijan, NATO discuss military education [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, NATO discuss military education [PHOTOS]

On October 16, the First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army Colonel General Karim Valiyev met with a NATO delegation within the 3rd workshop of the Partner Capacity Coherence Initiative – 2026 and the Self-Evaluation Level 1 (SEL 1) exercise.

Sports
Baku hosts first Open IBFF Fit Kids Azerbaijan Championship [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts first Open IBFF Fit Kids Azerbaijan Championship [PHOTOS]

The first Open IBFF Fit Kids Azerbaijan Championship has been held at the Sports Palace of Azerbaijan Technical University, bringing together young athletes from Azerbaijan, Poland and Russia.

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