Energy Minister: Azerbaijan to prevent nearly 1 million tons of carbon emissions with 3 new power plants

“Today, Azerbaijan and the UAE have achieved another historic success with the strength of the synergy of brotherhood, friendship, and strategic partnership in their relations,” Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov wrote on X, Report informs.

“Laying the foundation of 445 MW Bilasuvar SPP, 315 MW Neftchala SPP, and 240 MW Absheron-Garadagh WPP is not only a first in the field of green energy in Azerbaijan but also a bright indicator of our solidarity and commitment to the energy transition for the sake of the green world as COP host countries. Annual electricity generation of 2.305 billion kWh, saving 496 million cubic meters of natural gas, as well as preventing more than nearly 1 million tons of carbon emissions are the future contributions of these plants to Sustainable Development,” the minister said.