Mingachevir, June 24, AZERTAC

On June 24, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited the monument to National Leader Heydar Aliyev located on the premises of the “Azerbaijan” Thermal Power Plant in Mingachevir.

The head of state then met with guests participating in the inauguration ceremony of the “8 November” Power Plant. During the meeting, the significance of the power plant project was emphasized, with particular recognition of the involvement of Italian and Chinese companies in its successful implementation. The timely completion of the project was also acknowledged with satisfaction.

It was followed by the inauguration ceremony of the "8 November" Power Plant.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev delivered a speech at the event.

Speech by President Ilham Aliyev

- Dear friends, distinguished guests, dear residents of Mingachevir,

Today is a significant day for our country’s energy sector. The inauguration of the “8 November” Power Plant marks a remarkable milestone. The establishment of this facility will significantly bolster our national energy capacity. The completion of all construction work within a short period reflects the strength, capability, experience, and professionalism of our energy specialists.

At present, the “8 November” Power Plant stands as the largest power plant in our country. With a capacity of 1,880 megawatts, it will undoubtedly further strengthen our energy potential, enhance the overall efficiency of our energy system, and reinforce Mingachevir’s position as the energy hub not only of Azerbaijan, but of the entire South Caucasus.

Currently, more than 40 percent of our electricity is produced in Mingachevir, and this achievement is yet another clear indication that Azerbaijan is on the right path.

Mingachevir played a central role in the energy sector of Azerbaijan in the 1970s. On the initiative and under direct supervision of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev, the foundation of the “Azerbaijan” Thermal Power Plant was laid in 1974 in Mingachevir. The first unit of the station was put into operation with his participation in 1981. Since then, additional units have been commissioned, making this station one of the key energy centers of the Caucasus - even during the Soviet era. Of course, in the early years of our independence, we faced serious energy shortages. Those from the middle and older generations will remember those times well. Even television broadcasts had to be cut off at midnight because our energy system could not generate enough electricity.

There were also fuel shortages, and our energy infrastructure was completely outdated. It was only thanks to the Mingachevir station, established on the initiative of the National Leader, that electricity - though often interrupted - could be supplied to the population and enterprises.

In short, Mingachevir has a long and rich history as an energy center. The strong human capital developed here over the decades has undoubtedly played a key role in the achievements we are celebrating today.

Over the past 20 years, we have built Azerbaijan’s energy system almost from scratch. New power plants have been constructed across various regions of the country, and significant reconstruction work has been carried out in Mingachevir as well.

As you may recall, a serious system failure occurred here, leaving a large part of our country without electricity. In response, concrete measures were taken, and we achieved substantial progress in a short period of time.

In 2018, the foundation for the reconstruction of the “Azerbaijan” Thermal Power Plant was laid, and on June 25, 2020, exactly five years ago, the plant was given a new life. Currently, the generation capacity of the “Azerbaijan” Power Plant is 1,800 megawatts, the capacity of the “8 November” Plant is 1,880 megawatts, and the capacity of the Hydroelectric Power Plant is more than 400 megawatts. So, more than 40 percent of Azerbaijan's electricity is generated in Mingachevir, and, as I mentioned earlier, it is the main energy center not only of Azerbaijan but also of the entire South Caucasus.

The implementation of this project in such a short period of time - as power engineers will know well - can be considered a record-breaking achievement. The construction of a power plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 megawatts typically takes several years -three, four, five, or even more.

For example, during the Soviet era, construction of the “Azerbaijan” Thermal Power Plant in Mingachevir began in 1974, and the first unit was commissioned in 1981. In other words, it took seven years to generate just 300 megawatts of energy.

In contrast, we have now achieved nearly 2,000 megawatts of capacity in just two years. Of course, there are many reasons for this success. Our existing energy infrastructure, the experience and professionalism of Azerbaijani power engineers, their knowledge and skills, and the contributions of our international partners have all played a vital role.

I would specifically like to welcome our guests from Italy and China who are here with us today. Italian and Chinese companies have made a great contribution to the creation of this station. Together with Azerbaijani energy specialists, we have accomplished this remarkable project in a very short period of time.

I should also note that both Italy and China are strategic partners of Azerbaijan. Two declarations on strategic partnership have been signed with Italy and two with China. As a result of my numerous visits to these countries, very good results have been achieved in many areas. Italy is Azerbaijan's number one trading partner. China is also among our leading trading partners. Our long-term and strategic cooperation with Italy, especially in the energy sector, began several years ago in the crude oil and natural gas sectors. With China, we have recently started to jointly implement renewable energy projects. The necessary agreements were reached during my state visit to China in April. I should also mention that the supply of equipment for the new solar power plants currently under construction in Azerbaijan is largely provided by Chinese companies. In other words, these two countries are both strategic partners and important trading partners for us. As I mentioned, political relations are at a very high level, and we are witnessing a vivid example of international cooperation here.

The commissioning of the “8 November” Power Plant will serve multiple purposes. As I mentioned earlier, it will enhance the efficiency of our energy system, expand our generation capacity, and significantly reduce the use of conventional fuels.

This, in turn, will allow us to save natural gas - an important factor, as everyone knows there is currently strong global demand for Azerbaijani gas. The more we conserve natural gas domestically, the greater our export potential will be. Lower consumption of conventional fuels will also result in additional revenue for the country.

Naturally, we are already seeing - and will continue to see - natural gas savings through renewable energy projects as well. Azerbaijan is among the leading countries in this field. The renewable energy projects that have been signed, are currently underway, and are planned for the future will provide us with 6,500 megawatts of green energy by 2030.

Considering that our current total generation capacity is 9,000 megawatts, it is clear what a significant transformation this represents. At the same time, we will be able to save substantial volumes of natural gas, which will further increase our export potential.

In other words, several strategic objectives are being achieved simultaneously. And at the heart of all these accomplishments lies our deliberate and forward-looking policy. We are working in every direction according to well-structured policies and programs.

Energy is a matter of national security for every country. Today, we can all clearly see the consequences of threats to energy infrastructure around the world, especially in Europe and other regions. Azerbaijan is among the countries contributing to European energy security today, and it is no coincidence that the European Union rightly refers to Azerbaijan as a reliable partner and a pan-European gas supplier. Because today, Azerbaijani gas is exported to 12 countries through pipelines. Ten of these countries are in Europe, and based on this indicator - the geographical scope of our gas supply - Azerbaijan today holds a leading position globally. Naturally, many countries rely on Azerbaijani gas to ensure their energy security.

We currently export natural gas, crude oil, oil products, petrochemicals, and a certain amount of electricity. However, once the renewable energy projects I mentioned become fully operational, we will also begin exporting green energy through various power transmission cables.

As a result, the economic strength and geopolitical significance of our country - already considerable - will grow even further. Azerbaijan will continue to strengthen its role as a hub of stability, development, and progress in the region.

Everyone is following the developments across the world today. Conflicts around us are not subsiding. On the contrary, new conflict zones are emerging. Clashes and wars are taking place, causing enormous disasters and human tragedies. We also know very well what war is. Our lands were under occupation for many years. During the Second Karabakh War, Armenia not only deliberately targeted our cities, villages, and residential areas, but also launched missile attacks on Mingachevir. The clear intention was to paralyze our energy infrastructure.

Even before the Second Karabakh War, Armenia had attempted to threaten us through various means, including plans to bomb Mingachevir, destroy the dam, and disable the Mingachevir Power Plant. The shelling and long-range missile strikes that landed in this area are undeniable evidence of those intentions. These were acts of aggression against the civilian population and critical infrastructure - constituting war crimes.

Armenia’s war crimes are not limited to this. The same state that committed the Khojaly genocide and devastated our communities during the occupation also shelled cities such as Ganja, Mingachevir, Barda, Tartar, Aghdam, and many others far from the line of contact during the Second Karabakh War. Armenia is a state that has repeatedly violated international humanitarian law. Its actions clearly demonstrate its status as a war criminal state.

By saying this, I want to emphasize once again the great importance of this region and this infrastructure facility for our country. Now we are living in peace. For five years, peace has been fully secured in Azerbaijan, and of course, the sooner peace is achieved beyond our borders, the better it will be for those countries and, naturally, for us. However, the reality is that today our country is known worldwide as a place of stability, development, and progress. We have earned this reputation through our deeds, hard work, and thoughtful policies. Today, choosing the name of this power plant was straightforward. Among the proposed options, I selected “8 November” — the date of our glorious Victory. Victory is worthy of our people and our state. I am confident that this plant will serve our nation for many years and that its operation will be successful.

Once again, I congratulate each and every one of you on this remarkable event. Thank you.

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Adolfo Urso, Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy of the Italian Republic, said:

- I am very pleased to be here today to participate in the inauguration of such an important electricity generating facility together with President Ilham Aliyev.

We are attending an event in the city of Mingachevir. I remember quite well that two years ago, with my personal participation, we signed an agreement with Ansaldo Energia, including the head of that company, Mr. Fabbri, and it did not take long for the project to be implemented. This has been the peak of cooperation between our countries and enterprises.

This facility, which has an energy capacity of 2,000 megawatts, will reduce emissions into the air by 50 percent compared to the past. This also means protection of the environment. This is a very important step, because it further strengthens our cooperation in the energy sector. And of course, all of this is aimed at the energy development of Azerbaijan.

Of course, this development between Italy and Azerbaijan in the energy sector is evident. President Aliyev has just noted that Azerbaijan’s natural gas is already being supplied to 10 European countries. The TAP pipeline is a strategically important pipeline, and the gas enters Europe through the territory of Italy. I believe that this is an important part of our strategic partnership in the energy sector in general. Today, we are putting this facility into operation, and this is a manifestation of our great efforts in the energy sector. This is our contribution to our country. A strategic step is being taken to strengthen energy security, and of course, thanks to this, other industrial and production sectors will also develop. This cooperation is taking place within the framework of the strategic partnership initiated between our leaders – President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

We believe that there should be similar cooperation in other areas as well. Among them are sectors such as metallurgy, green technology and raw materials. They are very important in terms of energy transition in both countries. As is the case in our country and in Europe as a whole, we are very committed to this and think that we also cooperate in the fields of culture and science. We see this in the example of the Italian-Azerbaijani University in Baku. Of course, in the future, new engineers will be trained at that university and contribute to the development of Azerbaijan. I do believe that this creates an opportunity for cooperation between our countries not only in the fields of education and culture, but also in other areas, including the economy.

I would like to thank President Ilham Aliyev for his attention to Italy, to express my great satisfaction with today's opening ceremony, and convey the greetings on behalf of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. We believe that we will continue our cooperation for the benefit of both countries.

I express my sincere gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the cooperation that Azerbaijan has established with us and for the work carried out by our Embassy. Let me also sincerely congratulate all of you. We hope the conflict in your neighboring country, Iran, will subside and de-escalate, as this is very important. When conflicts decrease, diplomacy and dialogue take precedence, creating more opportunities for cooperation. These are principles every country needs. We believe that Azerbaijan can serve as an example for its neighbors.

In closing, I congratulate you once again.

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Fabrizio Fabbri, Chief Executive Officer of Ansaldo Energia, said:

- Your Excellencies, President Ilham Aliyev, Minister Adolfo Urso, ladies and gentlemen.

It is a true honor to be here today in Mingachevir to celebrate the inauguration of this landmark power plant, a project that stands as a symbol of Azerbaijan's enduring commitment to energy security, sustainability and industrial progress.

For Ansaldo Energia today it also represents a milestone in a long-lasting and trusted partnership with Azerbaijan. Our collaboration began with the first project on equipment supply for four substations in the liberated territories, and it has been continued to grow stronger ever since.

The new “8 November” Power Plant is now the largest, most strategic facility of this kind in the country. It exemplifies Republic of Azerbaijan's dynamic and forward-looking approach to modernizing its energy infrastructure, deploying cleaner and more reliable and more efficient technology. The plant includes four state-of-the-art gas turbines and generators supplied by Ansaldo Energia, enabling a significant reduction of CO2 emission and an important saving of natural gas consumption – a remarkable contribution to both environmental protection and energy efficiency.

Ansaldo Energia supplied four advanced IE94.3A gas turbines and four generators for this landmark installation. The AE94.3A gas turbine stands out for its outstanding operational flexibility, proven reliability and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, this gas turbine is ready to bar up to 40% of hydrogen in blend with natural gas.

This only further improves the plant but will also support Azerbaijan national climate targets and its broader ambition to low-carbon future. This has been an ambition and demanding project, both technically and in terms of delivery. Full implementation within only two years and its low cost make this project incomparable to the similar ones.

All challenges encountered along the way were successfully met and overcome thanks to constant collaboration, joint problem-solving and mutual dedication. Today the plant is fully operational and the equipment is delivering excellent performance – a shared success and one we are proud to celebrate together with Azerbaijan.

The collaboration goes far beyond typical supplier-customer relationship. It is rooted in shared values, as Minister Adolfo Urso said, and a long-term vision. Ansaldo Energia is not only providing technology, we are also investing in advanced training program and local capacity, building to support Republic of Azerbaijan’s energy transition for the years to come. The strength of partnership is also reflected in the institutional level, in the increasing solid relationship between Azerbaijan and Italy. The recent meeting between His Excellency President Ilham Aliyev and our Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is further evidence of the strategic importance of this relationship.

At the COP29 climate conference, Ansaldo Energia and Azerbaijan’s AzerEnergy signed a memorandum of understanding. This document formalized our shared commitment to energy security and transition strategies and training. It marked a new phase of collaboration and innovation sustainability and joint responsibility for the future.

The Republic of Azerbaijan plays a crucial role in European energy security. Thanks to its strategic location, abundant natural resources, consistent energy policy, and modernized infrastructure, Azerbaijan has established itself as a key natural gas supplier and a central actor in global energy cooperation.

Ladies and gentlemen, Ansaldo Energia is proud to be part of the Republic of Azerbaijan's innovation path, not only through cutting-edge technology, but through a shared vision of what the future of energy can and should be.

Together, we are building a model to energy cooperation in both secure and sustainable focus on technology and human factor. We look forward to new opportunities that this partnership will unlock. Today is not the end of a project.

It is the beginning of a new chapter and a shared journey. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to His Excellency President Aliyev, to Minister Adolfo Urso, and to the management of AzerEnergy, and to all people who made this extraordinary result possible, from engineers to field workers, from the project teams to national and local authorities. Your professionalism, determination and commitment have brought us here today to witness this achievement.

Thank you all.

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Chen Qiang, Chairman of the Board of China’s Dongfang Electric International Corporation, said:

- Honorable Mr. President Ilham Aliyev,

Dear guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Today we have gathered here to witness a significant milestone in the energy history of Azerbaijan - the full commissioning of the new 1,880 MW power plant in Mingachevir.

On this occasion, on behalf of “Dongfang Electric Corporation”, I express my sincere congratulations and deep respect and admiration to the President of Azerbaijan, the State, and AzerEnergy OJSC and all partners involved in the construction!

Located near the Mingachevir reservoir and being the largest energy production center in Azerbaijan, this modern power plant will play an important role as a “grid stabilizer” in the process of developing renewable energy sources. As Dongfang Electric Corporation, we are very proud that AzerEnergy OJSC has entrusted us with this important project as the main equipment supplier. This is not only an indicator of the value placed on our technical capabilities, but also a great responsibility that falls on us.

There are long-term and extensive relations between Dongfang and the energy sector of Azerbaijan. Fifteen years ago, we provided the main hydro-generation units for the Mingachevir Hydropower Plant. Two years ago, Dongfang participated in the largest solar energy project in Azerbaijan as an “Engineering, Procurement and Construction” contractor, and the Honorable Mr. President personally attended the opening ceremony of this plant. Today, we are opening a new page in the cooperation between China and Azerbaijan by building the largest power plant in Azerbaijan.

When I signed the contract with AzerEnergy OJSC in Baku at the end of 2022, I once again understood the importance of this project. Our company attached special importance to this project. Taking into account the professionalism of the customer team and the quality requirements and implementation period set for the project, we mobilized our most professional team for all work, from design to production, from logistics to installation and operation stages.

As a result of two years of continuous work, we have finally managed to turn all the indicators reflected in the project plan into reality with joint efforts. In this regard, I would like to express my gratitude to the AzerEnergy team.

Hereby, I express my deep gratitude to the State of Azerbaijan for the direction it has shown within the framework of the “Energy Independence” strategy, and to the Government of China for its support within the framework of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative. It is thanks to this support that trans-border projects have been implemented, overcoming geographical limitations.

I am sure that this new plant will become an exemplary project for regional energy cooperation.

I would like to note that Dongfang will continue to operate in the Azerbaijani market and will continue to provide comprehensive support to your country's energy transition with all technologies included in the industrial chain, including hydropower, solar, wind and gas power generation, and continue its activities to further expand the friendly and cooperative relations between China and Azerbaijan.

Finally, we wish the "8 November" Power Plant to operate safely and sustainably, and we believe that it will also give a strong impetus to the development of Azerbaijan. We wish us to achieve greater achievements in the framework of energy cooperation between China and Azerbaijan and to further deepen our friendly relations!

Thank you everyone!

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Uzeyir Yusifov, Director of the Energy Production Operator of AzerEnergy OJSC, said:

- Dear Mr. President,

Dear participants of the event,

First of all, Mr. President, please allow me to express our sincere gratitude to you on behalf of Azerbaijan’s energy workers for your personal participation in the commissioning ceremony of the largest power plant built in our country since independence. Let me express our gratitude for your highest appreciation of our work and our pride in having your company on such a significant day for us.

History truly repeats itself. The first power unit of the “Azerbaijan” Thermal Power Plant, which is still considered the largest thermal power plant in the South Caucasus, was commissioned on October 20, 1981 – precisely on the initiative and under the direct supervision of the National Leader, Heydar Aliyev. I am proud that I was also fortunate to participate in that event as a young engineer. October 20 became the foundation for a new stage in the development of Azerbaijan’s energy sector and was later established as a professional holiday for Azerbaijan’s energy workers by the Decree of Your Excellency.

The existence of the “Azerbaijan” Thermal Power Plant, a project implemented at the scale of nationwide construction in the former USSR, was able to cover the main part of the energy needs of the independent Azerbaijani state after the collapse of the Soviet Union, becoming the most sustainable and reliable enterprise of the country's energy system.

Dear Mr. President, we are happy that energy workers were able to preserve this magnificent legacy of the National Leader under your leadership.

After the events of July 2018, when the breakdown occurred, reconstruction and major repairs were carried out at the station within the framework of the “Rehabilitation Program” prepared in a short time on your instructions, which gave the enterprise a second lease on life. The station, which is of particular importance for the country's people and economy, was saved from the threat of shutdown, its life was extended by at least 20 years, its reliability and stability were ensured, and 620 MW of lost generation capacity was restored.

In order to meet the country's growing power demand, balance the integration of large-capacity renewable energy sources into the overall energy system, and ensure the stability of the energy grid, we proposed a more efficient project. For this purpose, specialists of AzerEnergy OJSC prepared a project to create additional generation capacity by integrating four gas turbines with a capacity of 320 megawatts into the steam turbines of the “Azerbaijan” Thermal Power Plant, which has an efficiency factor of 35 percent and conventional fuel consumption of 340 grams per 1 kWh of electricity production, to increase the efficiency factor to 55 percent and reduce conventional fuel consumption to 225 grams per kWh. With Your Excellency’s blessing, on February 13, 2023, the construction of a new power plant with an additional capacity of 1,280 MW was launched at the premises of the “Azerbaijan” Thermal Power Plant.

I am extremely proud to participate in the construction and opening ceremony of a new plant of great power in the city of Mingachevir for the second time after forty-four years.

In order to increase the total capacity of the new project to 1,880 MW, our specialists have implemented innovations, and with the aim of ensuring the full efficiency of the technological process, the reconstruction and modernization of the steam turbines of the seventh and eighth power units have been fully completed on a guaranteed basis, without affecting the operating principle of the “Azerbaijan” Thermal Power Plant and keeping the other power units in operation. The equipment has been replaced, the circulating cooling water lines have been completely upgraded, the pumps and cooling water treatment devices have been replaced with new ones, and the steam turbine control, monitoring, and measurement systems have been fully equipped with modern technology.

For the first time in existing gas turbine plants, two turbo compressor units manufactured by the Italian company “Franco Tosi” are used in the gas supply of gas turbines instead of electric gas compressors. Thanks to the integration of the energy system automation, SCADA, and other modern control systems, the safe, stable, and efficient operation of the plant has been ensured.

As a result of the integration, the steam from the waste heat boilers of the newly built power plant is supplied to steam turbines7 and 8 of the “Azerbaijan” Thermal Power Plant, as a result of which the conventional fuel consumption of the new plant is 225 grams, which is 115 grams less than that of the other units of the “Azerbaijan” Power Plant. This means annual savings of 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas and a reduction in carbon emissions of about 2 million tons, depending on the production volume.

I would like to note that during the testing and commissioning of the new project, more than 250 million cubic meters of natural gas were saved before reaching maximum workload, and the volume of electricity produced was 2.8 billion kilowatt-hours.

National contractors “BCC-GROUP” and “Elektro Industries,” Italy’s “Ansaldo Energia,” “AFRY,” and “Franco Tosi,” China’s “Dongfang” and “TBEA,” Spain’s “IDOM,” Russia’s “SRMZ,” a number of leading companies from Türkiye, as well as local and foreign specialists, have made special contributions to the implementation of the project.

The world’s leading energy companies and independent technical experts such as “TEPSCO” (Japan), “McKinsey & Company” (USA), “ABB” (Sweden), the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, and the Technical Council of the Energy System have given positive feedback on the technical and economic viability of the project.

As another innovation, I would like to note that during the testing and commissioning process, our specialists determined the generation of an additional 100 tons of steam. Efficient use of such a large volume of steam was considered expedient, and measures to integrate it into the sixth steam turbine to obtain additional power have been initiated.

Thus, by using the remaining steam, an additional 90 MW of power will be obtained in addition to 1,880 MW, and the capacity of the new station will thus be increased to 1,970 MW. At the same time, the integration of steam turbine 6 will protect the energy system and the station against possible load shortages and will lead to a reduction in the conventional fuel consumption of the produced electricity by 10–15 grams, i.e., conventional fuel consumption will drop to 210–215 g/kWh. As AzerEnergy OJSC, we are proud of the successful completion of this project and are confident that this station will serve the people of Azerbaijan for many years.

Dear Mr. President, the fact that you have honored our new enterprise with the name of the glorious Victory Day of November 8—a victory achieved under your strong leadership and inscribed in the centuries-old history of our people in golden letters—is the highest expression of your appreciation for our work. We assure you that we will always strive to be worthy of this magnificent name through our dedication and efforts.

We congratulate everyone on this significant event and hope that the “8 November” Power Plant will bring success and prosperity to our people and state.

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A video highlighting the construction of the ‘8 November’ Power Plant was then screened.

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Then, President Ilham Aliyev and Italy’s Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso officially inaugurated the power plant.

President Ilham Aliyev and the guests then visited the area of the plant that had been targeted by a missile attack during the Patriotic War.

On October 4, 2020, a “Smerch” multiple-launch rocket system missile with high destructive power struck the station, hitting the area between the 6th and 7th energy blocks. On October 11, 2020, another missile was launched, landing near the Control Center.

Thanks to preemptive defense measures, the missiles were neutralized without causing damage.

The head of state and the guests toured the grounds of the newly inaugurated power plant.

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By the Order signed by President Ilham Aliyev on October 25, 2022, a decision was made to construct the largest power plant of Azerbaijan’s independence period on the grounds of the “Azerbaijan” Thermal Power Plant (TPP) in the city of Mingachevir. The project aims to ensure energy sustainability, meet rising demand, create additional generation capacity, boost export potential, conserve natural gas, and protect the environment. The project was developed based on proposals from Azerbaijani engineers and involves collaboration with leading international energy companies and independent technical experts.

For the construction of the plant, approximately 1,500 containers of materials and equipment were delivered from abroad by sea.

Four Util Boilers, with a total volume of 40,000 cubic meters and a combined weight of 20,000 tons, were supplied by China’s “Dongfang” company.

Gas turbines and generators with a total weight exceeding 3,000 tons were manufactured by Italy’s “Ansaldo Energia”. These, along with auxiliary equipment, were transported to the Port of Baku via a secondary logistics route from Italy. Due to the large dimensions of each unit - over 300 to 400 tons - underpasses were excavated beneath bridges along the road to Mingachevir, and the roads were restored after transportation was completed.

More than 2,500 local and foreign specialists took part in the construction and installation of the “8 November” Power Plant.

To ensure a stable gas supply to the station, a new 10-kilometer gas pipeline was laid, two gas distribution and regulation stations were built, and compressor units were installed.

To integrate the “8 November” Power Plant into the national grid, the 500 kV and 330 kV substations of the existing “Azerbaijan” TPP were completely reconstructed. Additionally, a 65.6-kilometer “Mingachevir–Samukh” transmission line was built, and reconstruction work was carried out at the “Samukh” substation. Essential infrastructure such as fire protection, ventilation, digital control, and monitoring systems were also installed at the station.

While power plants of this scale typically take three to five years to complete, Azerbaijan successfully finalized this project in just two years. Moreover, compared to similar facilities in other countries, it was built at a significantly lower financial cost.