Armenia is increasingly exploring alternative energy sources and transit options as questions grow over its long-term dependence on Russian gas and the role of new infrastructure projects. The latter has intensified alongside the development of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), plans to replace the Metsamor nuclear power plant, and Yerevan's efforts to strengthen energy security through diversification.

Speaking to journalists, ruling Civil Contract MP Sargis Khandanyan stated there was currently no information about negotiations with Moscow on raising gas prices, but stressed that Armenia would be able to seek alternative suppliers if necessary. He pointed to increased gas imports from Iran, infrastructure linked to the TRIPP project, and even the possibility of future imports from Azerbaijan as potential options.

If Russian gas tariffs increase, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan said the volume of Iranian gas supplied to Armenia could potentially double following talks with Iranian counterparts.

The recent discussion on energy-related issues has become increasingly connected to wider regional transport and connectivity initiatives. In an interview with Azerbaijani state media, President Ilham Aliyev outlined plans for the TRIPP project, describing it as a major strategic route linking Azerbaijan, Armenia, Türkiye and Europe. 

Aliyev argued that such infrastructure could strengthen regional energy security and provide Armenia with additional options as it prepares for the eventual closure of the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant, whose current operating license runs until 2036. 

Armenian officials pushed back against several of Aliyev’s remarks. Arman Yeghoyan, a lawmaker from the ruling Civil Contract party, rejected references to the project as the “Zangezur Corridor,” stating that agreements signed by Armenia, Azerbaijan and the United States refer to it as TRIPP. He also dismissed suggestions that Armenia’s energy future depends on the project, noting that the government is examining options for building a new nuclear power plant with international partners.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has meanwhile stated that Armenia’s long-term objective is to achieve “100% energy independence” through the development of renewable energy, storage capacity and diversified supply routes, while maintaining electricity trade with neighboring countries.

Russia remains Armenia’s dominant gas supplier through Gazprom Armenia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Russia’s Gazprom. Russian gas is currently supplied to Armenia at $165 per 1,000 cubic meters under an agreement expected to remain in force until 2031.

Recent statements from Armenian officials nevertheless indicate that Yerevan is preparing for a future with a broader mix of energy sources, transit routes, and generation projects as it seeks to reduce dependence on any single supplier while positioning itself within emerging regional connectivity networks.