Armenia to complete power transmission line to Iran in short time frame
The Armenian government announced plans to complete the construction of an overhead power transmission line to Iran in a short period of time.
According to ISNA, Yerevan has decided to finish the 400-kilovolt Iran–Armenia overhead transmission line and its related substation as soon as possible.
Citing Arka News Agency, the report said the project will increase electricity exchange capacity between Armenia and Iran from 350 megawatts to 1,200 megawatts.
In addition, the project will enable full utilization of the Iran-Armenia gas pipeline’s capacity under the “gas-for-electricity” scheme.
In late April, Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mehdi Sobhani visited the 400-kilovolt substation for the third Iran–Armenia power transmission line in Noravan and expressed hope that the line would be operational within the next few months.
The Iran-Armenia gas pipeline is a 140-kilometer pipeline that enables Iran to export natural gas to Armenia. The pipeline's Iranian section is 100 kilometers long, stretching from Tabriz to the Armenian border, playing a significant role in energy ties between the two countries.
On November 21, 2024, the Armenian government approved an energy project to construct a new 400 kV power transmission line to Iran.
The project is also intended to support the development of the North-South Energy Corridor, which aims to connect the power grids of Iran, Armenia, Georgia, and Russia.