15:56 - 20.10.2025

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October 20, Fineko/abc.az. Azerbaijan's geothermal potential is estimated at 571.2 megawatts (MW), while its geothermal electricity generation potential stands at 57.1 MW, ABC.AZ reports, citing Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov's article published on the occasion of Energy Workers' Day, Report informs.

The minister highlighted several promising regions for geothermal development, including the Greater Caucasus, Shamakhi-Gobustan, Kalbajar-Lachin, Masalli-Astara, and Nakhchivan. As part of pilot projects, Azerbaijan plans to use decommissioned oil and gas wells for energy production.

"In Bibiheybat, these wells will be used to generate thermal energy, while in Kurdamir, they will be used to produce electricity. In Masalli, hybrid technologies will be applied to heat greenhouses," Shahbazov noted.

He added that research shows combining geothermal and bioenergy can support the development of more sustainable, low-carbon energy systems.