BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 25. New power plant in Mingachevir is another contribution to ensuring the energy security of Azerbaijan, Javid Abdullayev, Head of the State Agency for Renewable Energy Sources under the Ministry of Energy, said in an interview with local TV, Trend reports.
"Technologies used there there will be based on hydrogen as a primary energy source. Those installations that will be supplied by the Italian Ansaldo Energia company will allow producing up to 30-40 percent of electricity based on hydrogen," he said.
Moreover, according to the head of the agency, due to the production of electricity from hydrogen, natural gas will be economically used at the plant, which will allow Azerbaijan to supply larger volumes gas abroad.
Meanwhile, the groundbreaking ceremony for a 1,280-MW thermal power plant in Mingachevir was held on February 13. The plant is scheduled to become operational in 2025.
Also, Italian Ansaldo Energia and Azerenerji have signed an agreement for the supply of four gas turbines AE94.3A, for a value of beyond 160 million euros. The new gas turbines will provide a significant increase in efficiency and will reduce gas consumption.