German firms outline new infrastructure and green energy plans in Baku

European corporations addressed concrete investment plans for infrastructure and green energy during the German-Azerbaijani Connectivity Conference 2026 in Baku. Over 250 attendees, including more than 35 from Germany, discussed expanding investment opportunities in fossil fuels and renewable energy networks along the Middle Corridor.

Nargis Wieck, Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral trade ties to drive investments. The German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce aims to help German companies integrate into Azerbaijan's economic ecosystem and vice versa.

Siemens Energy pledged its technology and expertise to Azerbaijan's renewable energy sector and the planned Caspian-Black Sea-Europe Green Energy Corridor. Deputy Minister of Energy Elnur Soltanov said Azerbaijan plans to develop 8 GW of wind and solar projects by 2032 through the Caspian-Black Sea-Europe Green Energy Corridor, Central Asia-Azerbaijan Corridor, and westward links to Turkey and Europe via Georgia and Nakhchivan.

German technology providers are also focusing on power grid modernisation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. German gas importer VNG AG expressed interest in a 15 to 20-year supply agreement with SOCAR, aiming to boost gas imports to stabilize European markets before transitioning to fully decarbonized systems.

German wind turbine manufacturer Enercon is exploring local production opportunities in Azerbaijan, potentially leading to a manufacturing facility with export potential. The conference also highlighted Azerbaijan's role along the Middle Corridor, with Deputy Minister of Economy Samad Bashirli presenting the Alat Free Economic Zone as a platform for German manufacturers and Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Hasanov emphasizing Azerbaijan's ambition to become a regional base for global tech firms.