Iran and Russia Links up Power Network to Boost Regional Electricity Supply

Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has emphasized the potential of connecting the power networks of Iran and Russia to significantly enhance the electricity supply capacity across the region. During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev in Tehran on Tuesday, Aliabadi described the connection of the two nations’ electrical grids as a key step toward increasing energy availability for neighboring countries. He noted that both countries have already been collaborating extensively in the energy sector, and this new connection would provide a substantial boost to regional power supplies.
Aliabadi highlighted Iran’s established electrical connections with several neighboring countries, including Türkiye, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, and Pakistan. The discussion also touched on the ongoing construction of the Sirik power plant in southern Iran, which is set to have a generation capacity of 1,400 megawatts. The project, which has been developed through a partnership between Iran and Russia, is moving forward with a signed contract, and both nations are keen to collaborate further, with Russia expressing interest in partnering with Iranian companies to address technical challenges.
Russian Minister Tsivilev expressed Russia’s commitment to strengthening energy ties with Iran, including a plan for Iranian and Russian officials to meet in Moscow in December. He also mentioned that Russia is looking to leverage Iranian technology for the design and manufacturing of gas turbines for its own power plants, signaling continued energy cooperation between the two nations.