The construction of a new gas pipeline with Iran is currently not being discussed, as there is no immediate need for it. Babken Tunyan, the spokesperson for the Political Unity Party, mentioned this today during a meeting with journalists in Parliament on April 26.

Tunyan explained that the issue with importing Russian and Azerbaijani gas lies in the difficulty of determining whether the gas consumed by the country is actually from the stated source. While an agreement could be made with Russia to buy gas from them, the interconnected pipelines make it possible for Azerbaijani gas to also be present. European countries that buy Azerbaijani gas may unknowingly receive a mixture of Russian and Azerbaijani gas. Tunyan described this as a technical issue.

In terms of energy, Tunyan stated that Armenia is considering ways to enhance energy security by utilizing nuclear, solar, and hydrogen energy. Currently, nuclear power plants generate around 30 percent of the country’s electricity, with gas and hydroelectric power plants contributing a similar percentage. Solar energy has seen an increase of nearly 10 percent. Despite these sources, the reliance on gas poses risks due to potential issues with transit countries and gas pipelines. Tunyan emphasized the need to minimize risks by investing in a new nuclear power plant, increasing the use of solar resources, and working towards energy diversification.

Babken Tunyan also mentioned that it is not completely ruled out that Armenia could potentially purchase Azerbaijani gas, indicating that possibilities are still being considered.