CESI to Lead Feasibility Study for Caspian Green Energy Corridor

The Caspian Green Energy Corridor is a landmark strategic initiative designed to interconnect the power systems of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, enabling the export of Central Asia’s vast renewable energy resources to European markets.

Within this framework, CESI has been appointed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to conduct the Phase 1 feasibility study, officially launched in January 2026. The study will assess the technical, economic, regulatory, and environmental viability of the proposed infrastructure, laying the foundation for the development of one of the most ambitious green energy corridors connecting Central Asia and Europe.

CESI’s mandate covers a broad range of strategic and technical activities, including:

• Development of cross-border energy exchange advanced simulations
• Detailed power system studies
• Identification of optimal routes for both terrestrial and subsea cables portions of the interconnection
• Conceptual design of the HVDC infrastructure
• Identification of commercial framework and business model for the interconnector

The corridor is designed to integrate up to 5 GW of renewable generation capacity by 2030. By creating a reliable and scalable transmission pathway, the project will help unlock Central Asia’s significant wind and solar potential and channel it toward European demand centers.

Once implemented, the Caspian Green Energy Corridor is expected to strengthen the regional energy security while accelerating regional decarbonization efforts. By diversifying supply sources and expanding access to clean energy, the initiative aligns with Europe’s long-term climate objectives and contributes to the broader energy transition agenda across Eurasia.

The Phase 1 feasibility study represents a critical milestone, providing the analytical and technical groundwork needed to move the project toward implementation and investment readiness.