Georgia aims to make its electricity sector fully self-sufficient by 2036. Such a statement the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development made at the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council in Baku.

“Energy security remains a top priority for Georgia. We have adopted a comprehensive long-term strategy for the development of the energy sector, supported by a ten-year action plan. Our goal is clear - by 2036, Georgia’s electricity sector should become fully self-sufficient.

I would like to highlight two regional flagship projects - the Black Sea submarine cable will connect Georgia and Romania with a 1,300-megawatt underwater transmission line, enabling the export of clean electricity to Europe. In parallel, together with Azerbaijan, Romania, and Hungary, we are developing a Green Energy Corridor that includes a large-scale electricity interconnector and a green hydrogen component. These projects are not merely infrastructure - they represent our shared commitment to diversification, decarbonisation, and long-term sustainability.

The renewable energy forms the backbone of Georgia’s long-term strategy. Over the next decade, we plan to add more than 6,700 megawatts of renewable capacity, including hydropower, wind, and solar energy.

Strategic hydropower projects would be critical for maintaining system stability and integrating variable renewable sources.

We are also carrying out significant reforms to improve the investment environment. At the same time, we are actively introducing innovation. With the support of the Asian Development Bank, we are advancing energy storage technologies and hydrogen solutions, as well as integrating smart and digital technologies into our energy system. The success of the Southern Gas Corridor project once again highlights the importance of joint efforts by states in developing international projects of such significance”, - said Mariam Kvrivishvili.