In a significant milestone for regional energy collaboration, the Iran Electricity Grid Management Company and TEIAS Turkey have officially signed a contract for the operation of the 400 kV Khoi (Iran) – HVDC Back-to-Back Van (Turkey) line.
The line, inaugurated in the presence of Presidents Ebrahim Raisi and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, marks Iran’s first cross-border connection through HVDC infrastructure.
Mehdi Moghimzadeh, the head of Iran’s Electricity Grid Management Company, highlighted the advanced technology employed in the Van station and outlined the comprehensive agreement covering technical aspects, safety measures, and standards for the smooth and secure operation of the 600 MW line.
With the trial operation successfully completed, this development opens avenues for electricity exchange and trade between Iran, Turkey, and other European countries.
 - HVDC Back-to-Back Van (Turkey) line, a cutting-edge cross-border energy link with a capacity of 600 MW. This landmark deal, witnessed by Presidents Raisi and Erdogan, paves the way for enhanced electricity exchange between Iran, Turkey, and Europe, marking a significant step in regional energy collaboration.){kind=link}