Armenia is interested in expanding cooperation with Turkmenistan in  the gas sector – Ambassador

 Wednesday, July 8 2026 15:48:35
Armenia is interested in expanding cooperation with Turkmenistan in  the gas sector – Ambassador

ArmInfo.  Armenia attaches great importance to opportunities for developing energy cooperation with Turkmenistan and is interested in expanding collaboration in the  gas sector. Arsen Avagyan, Armenia's Ambassador to Turkmenistan,  stated this in an interview with the online publication  Turkmenportal.

Iranian ambassador: Armenia has potential to become regional energy  transit hub
 Wednesday, July 8 2026 12:03

ArmInfo.  Armenia has the potential to become a regional energy transit hub with proper  cooperation with Russia and Iran. This was stated by Iranian  Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgolami at a press conference in  Yerevan on July 8.

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Armenia launches its first specialized GreenTech Academy for startups  in renewable energy 
 Tuesday, July 7 2026 14:57

ArmInfo.  GreenTech Academy, the first specialized incubation program for startups in renewable energy and energy efficiency, has been officially launched in  Armenia.

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Likhachev: Armenia will need a large or medium-capacity nuclear power  plant in the coming years
 Monday, July 6 2026 17:56

ArmInfo. In the coming years, Armenia may need a large or medium-capacity nuclear power plant address a looming energy deficit, as stated by Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev  in an interview with Vesti on the sidelines of the Innoprom-2026 forum.

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Russian expert: Armenia currently has no viable alternative to  Russian energy resources
 Saturday, July 4 2026 15:11

ArmInfo.  Armenia currently has no viable alternative to Russian energy resources, according to Russian political scientist Vladimir Avakov.

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ZCMC supports installation of eco-friendly and energy-efficient  technologies in   Syunik region
 Friday, July 3 2026 15:36

ArmInfo.For the Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC), the sustainable development of impacted communities and the improvement of residents' quality of life are of paramount importance. According to a statement issued by ZCMC, social responsibility is not merely a program for the company,  but a daily commitment to the Syunik region and its people.

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Armenian energy expert skeptical of von der Leyen`s promises of  energy support for Armenia
 Friday, July 3 2026 11:48

ArmInfo.  Energy expert Vahe Davtyan criticized European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's statement about the EU's readiness to support Armenia in the event of  disruptions to Russian gas supplies.

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Iran-Armenia power line construction progress discussed in Yerevan
 Thursday, July 2 2026 20:13

ArmInfo.On July 2, RA Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Narek Apitonyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and  Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Khalil Shirgholami.

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Armenian, EU officials advocated deepening cooperation in the energy  sector
 Thursday, July 2 2026 15:57

ArmInfo. Dutinga meeting in Yerevan, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, and Simon Mordue, the Chief Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the European Commission, discussed the development of  bilateral relations between Armenia and the European Union 

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Natural gas tariffs for Armenian consumers  remain unchanged
 Wednesday, July 1 2026 15:49

ArmInfo. Natural gas tariffs for consumers in Armenia will remain unchanged. This decision was reached during a meeting of the Public Services Regulatory  Commission (PSRC) of Armenia, held on July 1 under the chairmanship  of Mesrop Mesropyan.

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Luys Foundation: Armenia slips in 2026 Energy Transition Index
 Tuesday, June 30 2026 21:09

ArmInfo.  Armenia ranked 65th out of 120 countries in the 2026 Energy Transition Index (ETI) in 2026, scoring 55.2 points—a decline of 1.3 points compared to the  previous year. According to the Luys Foundation, this downturn is  primarily attributed to a 3.3-point drop in the "Transition  Readiness" sub-index and a marginal decrease in "System Performance."

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Prospects for green hydrogen production development discussed in  Armenia
 Monday, June 29 2026 19:06

ArmInfo. On June 29, a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was held to discuss the prospects for developing green hydrogen production in Armenia.

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Petrosyan: Electric Networks of Armenia to be nationalized in  mid-July 
 Monday, June 29 2026 18:39

ArmInfo.  Romanos Petrosyan, the interim manager of the Electric Networks of Armenia  (ENA) CJSC, has announced that the company owned by Samvel Karapetyan  will be nationalized in mid-July.

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U.S. Charge d`Affaires a.i. David Allen visits ContourGlobal`s Goris
 Monday, June 29 2026 11:51

ArmInfo. U.S. Charge d'Affaires a.i. David Allen visited ContourGlobal's Goris office to discuss energy security and potential areas for cooperation.  

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Armenia and Iran agreed to jointly oversee construction of 400 kV  power line
 Friday, June 26 2026 10:59

ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Narek Apitonyan received an Iranian delegation.

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The Ministry of Territorial Administration of Armenia has initiated a bill recognizing 100% of the shares of Samvel Karapetyan`s ESA as a public priority
 Monday, June 22 2026 19:15

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia has initiated a draft law by which the government recognizes 100% of the shares of Samvel Karapetyan's "Electric Networks of Armenia" (ENA) company as a public priority. The relevant draft was published by the Commission for Energy and Electricity Development.

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Energy sector transformation must be one of most important areas of  our work - premier 
 Thursday, June 18 2026 12:09

ArmInfo.  Armenia's energy sector needs transformation. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this at a government meeting on June 18.

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Slovak company installs alternative water supply system at Armenian  NPP
 Tuesday, June 16 2026 14:52

ArmInfo.The European Union continues to support nuclear safety in Armenia by providing additional assistance to implement stress test measures. The  alternative water supply equipment, delivered to the Armenian Nuclear  Power Plant (ANPP) by the Slovak company VUEZ as part of an EU-funded  project, has successfully passed factory and site acceptance tests,  confirming its full compliance with technical requirements, as noted  in a statement issued by the Armenian NPP CJSC.

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Development of renewable energy sources key area of Armenia`s energy  policy - Narek Apitonyan
 Saturday, June 13 2026 15:26

ArmInfo. The development of renewable energy sources, increased energy efficiency, and energy conservation are key areas of Armenia's energy policy. This was stated by Narek Apitonyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, speaking at the 7th  plenary session of the Regional Committee for Europe and Other  Countries of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), which took place  in Brussels.

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Khudatyan clarifies why Armenia is in no rush to decide on supplier  for small modular reactor
 Thursday, June 11 2026 16:43

ArmInfo.  Armenia is in no rush to decide which country will construct a small modular reactor (SMR) in the country, as the operational lifespan of the existing Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) can be extended until at least  2036. David Khudatyan, Armenia's Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure, told reporters at parliament on  June 11 when asked to clarify whether Armenia had already made a  choice in favor of the United States.

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 PSRC Head: Higher Russian gas prices will evidentially impact  Armenia`s domestic electricity tariffs
 Thursday, June 11 2026 15:42

ArmInfo.  It is evident that if the price of Russian gas increases, electricity tariffs in Armenia will change as well, Mesrop Mesropyan, Chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of the Republic of Armenia,  told reporters on June 11.

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