Georgia plans to remove intermediary companies from its electricity imports from Azerbaijan, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said Wednesday.
Speaking at an Oct. 7 government meeting, Kobakhidze said future electricity imports from other countries would be arranged directly. In Azerbaijan’s case, he said, eliminating the intermediary structure would save Georgia several million lari each year.
The change follows intergovernmental agreements signed on May 18, 2026, covering electricity supplies to Georgia and transit through Georgian territory to Turkey. The two countries’ state energy companies have agreed on the main commercial terms, while detailed agreements are expected to be completed by Oct. 15.
The government did not announce when the direct-purchase arrangement would take effect or disclose planned import volumes.
The move is expected to reduce Georgia’s procurement costs and increase transparency while strengthening Azerbaijan’s position as a regional electricity supplier.
Sources: Vesti Baku; APA; Civil Georgia.