The Azerbaijan State News Agency

President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated newly renovated 330 kV “Yashma” junction substation VIDEO

Baku, February 8, AZERTAC

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has attended the inauguration of the newly renovated 330/220/110/10 kV “Yashma” junction substation, which is of strategic interstate importance.

President of AzerEnergy Open Joint Stock Company Baba Rzayev informed the head of state of the work done.

The “Yashma” substation, which connects the Russian-Azerbaijani energy systems and serves as an interstate junction substation, was built on the initiative of great leader Heydar Aliyev in 1971. The substation’s proximity to the sea, the wear and tear of reinforced concrete, metal structures and other equipment, as well as the long-term operation and deterioration of insulation parameters, often resulted in short circuits. In addition, due to the probability of system failures and the inability to meet the rapidly growing demand, the substation was completely digitalized on the instructions of President Ilham Aliyev. Since the substation has a peculiar location, reconstruction was carried out by local specialists on a rotating basis. Voltage was maintained throughout the reconstruction, enabling uninterrupted operation of the substation.

The “Yashma” substation, which has a direct connection with “Sumgayit”, “Gobu” and “Khachmaz” power plants and with the “Cənub” Power Station through the “Absheron” substation, has an important strategic function. New slots have been installed at the “Yashma” substation to enable integration with the “Gobu” Energy Junction, the “Khizi-Absheron” Wind Power Plant, the foundation of which was laid in January this year, and the new “Yashma” Power Plant, which will be built in the future. The old 330, 220 and 110 kilovolt open switchgear has been dismantled and expanded at the “Yashma” substation, which is of exceptional importance in the power supply of the north-eastern regions and the Absheron Peninsula. Three new autotransformers with a capacity of 250 megawatts each have been installed. As a result, the total capacity of the substation has been increased by 110 megawatts to reach 750 megawatts. A 47km 330kilovolt transmission line has been extended from the “Gobu” Power Station to the "Yashma” substation.

President Ilham Aliyev launched the substation.

A new control room has been established on the territory of the substation. A new anti-emergency automation system has been put in place, a local micro-SCADA dispatch control system has been installed and the power system has been integrated into the central SCADA system. In accordance with the digital power system concept, the management of assets, processes and resources, the improvement of supply and distribution chains, the timely elimination of drawbacks, the opening and connection operations at substations are carried out automatically at software level.

A 4km road from the Baku-Guba highway to the substation has been renovated, a new 1km road and inner roads have been built.

Share news on social media

Follow us on social network

VIDEO

President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated newly renovated 330 kV “Yashma” junction substation VIDEO

From Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania

From Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia

World Bank cuts global growth outlook to 2.5%, warns of drop to 1.3% if war fallout spreads to markets

Top stories update

Trump says his 'preference' is to take Iran's Kharg Island

ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation

Japanese media highlights Azerbaijan’s strategic importance

Azerbaijan’s Economic Council discusses development of Alat Free Economic Zone

Woman arrested for trespassing after ‘hiding in toilet at end of parliament tour’

International conference on “German Architecture in Azerbaijan” kicks off in Baku

OPEC again lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast

® Azercell supports first local stage of RobotChallenge competition

Volkan Yilmaz: Türkiye-Azerbaijan brotherhood is of great importance to us

Expert: Reconstruction of Garabagh creates a unique opportunity to build inclusive communities from scratch

17 wagons of diesel fuel sent from Azerbaijan to Armenia

Baku hosts discussions on new geopolitical realities in South Caucasus and Azerbaijan's peace agenda

Nearly 3,000 NHS patients subjected to corridor care every day, new figures show

Pashinyan voices hope for early implementation of TRIPP project

Azerbaijan and Iran sign protocol on cooperation in increasing freight transport

National Liberation Day commemorated at Baku Engineering University

Azerbaijan, Romania explore cultural cooperation

Leaves reveal hidden trail of ‘forever chemicals,’ study finds

Israel and Germany partner on next-generation intelligence satellite constellation

Mikayil Jabbarov: The non-oil and gas sector has already become the driving force of our economy – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Iran hands over 408 inmates to Afghanistan

Congratulations from Hussein Al Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, to Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva, First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on the occasion of May 28 – Independence Day

We must support Kyiv, keep up pressure on Russia says Meloni

Senior Advisor at Board of Peace: We can transform Middle Corridor into a primary trade route in the world

Uzbekistan studies Germany’s dual education experience

Resilient Pakistan posts 3.7% GDP growth amid floods, global shocks: Aurangzeb

Tajikistan, China expand education cooperation with focus on Chinese language and digital learning

Greek ambassador to Azerbaijan visits ASAN Khidmet center

Emirates Drug Establishment approves innovative ESR1-targeted breast cancer treatment 'Etcamah'

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova working in Slovakia to be eligible for pensions

Ulaanbaatar hosts 15th Asian Tourism Forum

Black Sea hotel operators: Tourism remains resilient despite market challenges

Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland to expand cooperation in organic agriculture

From Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei Darussalam

BTA Director General calls for National support programmes for regional media in Bulgaria

Israeli study suggests fat loss ‘memory’ could change how doctors treat obesity

Azerbaijan and Iran approve operational modes for distribution of Araz River’s water resources

3 officers among 22 security personnel killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir chopper crash

China launches new communication technology test satellite

Chairman of Board: Alat Free Economic Zone plays role of a regional production and logistics center

Azerbaijan is ready to partner with U.S. in shaping the industries and technologies of the future, says adviser to minister

‘Azerbaijan is successfully transitioning from a resource-based economy to an innovation-driven model’

GDP in Nakhchivan rises by 2.2 percent

Azerbaijani companies can compete globally, says deputy minister

AIR Center Chairman: Azerbaijan's principled position towards Armenia remains unchanged

4SIM Executive Director: Azerbaijan has great potential to become a regional hub for AI economy

Farid Shafiyev: For lasting peace to be achieved, Azerbaijan's legitimate demands must be fully met

“NI – Natural Intelligence” exhibition opens at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum

Measles cases in Bulgaria Reach 364, including 300 children

AmCham: Our goal is to create opportunities for effective collaboration between public and private sectors

BTA and CEM organize National Debate on future of regional news

Guterres warns of risk of new full-scale war in Gulf region

In the footsteps of history: A journey to Shamkir’s “Little Germany” VIDEO

In the footsteps of history: A journey to Shamkir’s “Little Germany” VIDEO

Refugee numbers drop for first time in a decade, but millions remain trapped

The temple of Azerbaijani football — Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium VIDEO

The temple of Azerbaijani football — Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium VIDEO

Earthquake strikes Armenia, tremors felt in Nakhchivan

Fire breaks out on tanker off Omani coast, UKMTO says

Top stories update

Baku hosts “TECHNOVATION: Science and Innovation for Sustainable Economic Transformation” conference

Azerbaijan and Austria hold first consular consultations in Baku

475 tick bite cases recorded in Kazakhstan's Shymkent

Washington-hosted Trans Caspian Forum highlights growing strategic role of Middle Corridor VIDEO

Washington-hosted Trans Caspian Forum highlights growing strategic role of Middle Corridor VIDEO

Knicks complete NBA Finals record 29-point comeback to seal Game 4 win over Spurs

10th China-South Asia Expo opens in SW China to facilitate regional trade

Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says

American expert: TRIPP Corridor holds real promise both for Central Asia and South Caucasus

5.3-million-year-old whale graveyard hotspot found in Indian Ocean

Gold prices drop to $4118 on global markets VIDEO

Gold prices drop to $4118 on global markets VIDEO

Chinese researchers treat rare disease via new RNA editing technology

Uganda goes five days without new Ebola case

Oil prices rise in world markets VIDEO

Oil prices rise in world markets VIDEO

Azeri Light sells for $96 VIDEO

Azeri Light sells for $96 VIDEO

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense extends condolences to Pakistani side

Kuwait reopens airspace, airport returns to normal operations

Blast in China's Guangxi kills seven, injures 17

Bodies of Azerbaijani citizens killed in Sea of Azov vessel attack repatriated to the country

After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges ‘rethink’ of US immigration policy

Hikmet Hajiyev: Under circumstances of escalation of conflict in Middle East, Middle Corridor gains additional significance

Media Development Agency hosts public discussion of draft law on protection of children from harmful information

Presidential Assistant: Turkic World is becoming a new political reality and platform for cooperation across wider Eurasian continent

Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage showcased at Silk Road – 2026 festival

Top stories update

U.S. Embassy delegation tours Azerbaijan Sports Academy

Hikmet Hajiyev: Establishment of peace in the region provided new opportunities in Azerbaijan's foreign policy

President of Serbia receives Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense

Washington hosts Trans Caspian Forum 2026

® Baku hosts “Force of Love” 2026 Summer Festival

Speaker Sahiba Gafarova meets with Indonesian Ambassador to Azerbaijan

From Bajram Begaj, President of the Republic of Albania

German ambassador commends progress in Azerbaijan–Armenia peace process

Five Azerbaijani sailors ready for action at 2026 Optimist World Championship

Official reception in Rabat marks Azerbaijan’s Independence Day

® Birbank introduces new opportunity: Pensioners up to the age of 73 can now apply for loans

Azerbaijan, UK hold talks on draft Convention to eliminate double taxation

Azerbaijan, UK explore prospects for demining cooperation

Minister: Close sports cooperation is the logical outcome of the task set before us by the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Serbia – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW