Hydrogen-Ready Gas Turbines Power Azerbaijan’s Largest Energy Plant in Strategic Partnership with Italy
Azerbaijan's Mingachevir debuts a hydrogen-capable power plant using Ansaldo Energia turbines, blending up to 40% hydrogen to slash emissions and boost energy resilience. It’s a model of strategic infrastructure for energy transition economies.
On June 25, 2025, Azerbaijan flipped the switch on its biggest-ever energy project—the new “8th November” combined cycle power plant in Mingachevir. This state-of-the-art facility is powered by four high-tech AE94.3A gas turbines from Ansaldo Energia, and here’s the real kicker: it’s built to run on a mix of natural gas and up to 40% hydrogen. That combination makes it a major leap forward in the push for sustainable energy.
Built for the Future: Hydrogen-Ready and Ambitious
This plant is more than just another power station—it’s a bold move toward industrial decarbonization. By using hydrogen-ready gas turbines, it’s fully aligned with Azerbaijan’s goal of modernizing its energy sector while lowering emissions. And it’s not just talk—the switch to cleaner fuels is happening right inside this facility.
Powerful Partnership, Record Timeline
What’s also impressive is how quickly it all came together. The project, a joint effort between Azerenerji OJSC and Ansaldo Energia, wrapped up in less than two years. That kind of speed doesn’t just highlight engineering know-how—it sends a message: Azerbaijan is serious about leading the energy transition.
Strengthening International Ties and Regional Potential
There’s a bigger picture here too. The collaboration has tightened industrial ties between Azerbaijan and Italy, and it’s laying the groundwork for what could be a whole new wave of hydrogen infrastructure projects across the region. With scalable, hydrogen-capable plants like this one, the path toward a cleaner energy future is not just possible—it’s already under construction.
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