The Black Sea Electric Cable project, through which Azerbaijan will supply electricity to Europe, is ambitious. It will bring together the European Union (EU) countries and the South Caucasus countries, opens “Interfax” words from Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission (EC).
“I can only say: what an ambitious project (laying the Black Sea power cable – socialbites.ca). It will connect us on both sides of the Black Sea and head towards the Caspian Sea for both digital communication and energy. “The agreement will bring the EU closer to partners in the South Caucasus and help both regions achieve the energy transition,” he said.
He made this statement as part of his speech at the signing ceremony in Bucharest of the Strategic Partnership Agreement in the Development and Transmission of Green Energy. Representatives from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania and Hungary attended the business event.
On December 17, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev declaration The construction of a new energy bridge stretching from Baku to Europe has begun. According to him, in the near future the country plans to become an important supplier of electricity to the European Union (EU). At the same time, emphasis will be placed on the export of so-called “green” energy.