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The Caspian Region has the potential to become an even larger player in global energy markets, as more international firms and policymakers recognize the region&rsquo;s growing potential. Hydrocarbon exploration expands as the countries seek to strengthen East-West connectivity and reach new energy markets. Amidst heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with global impacts on energy security, the Caspian Region is stepping up as a corridor of stability and important destination for investors. Moreso, the region&rsquo;s potential expansion of its energy role can advance its sovereignty and emergence from the shadow of its large neighbors.

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Coinciding with the region&rsquo;s hopes to become a prominent energy exporter is the growth of local energy demand. Recent summer blackouts vulnerabilities in power generation facing the region, especially as the countries pursue new energy-intensive projects. Governments are therefore aiming to deploy alternative energy sources with strong interest in civil nuclear energy, new uranium supply chains, and the modernization of local grid infrastructure.

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This webinar will provide a look into the region&rsquo;s overall energy outlook. It will cover the opportunity to increase hydrocarbon exports, nuclear cooperation, and interregional connectivity, as well as the economic trends shaping the entry of foreign businesses. The discussion will also recognize the need to improve local energy security in a changing environment and geopolitical context.

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Speakers

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<ul>
	<li>Efgan Nifti:&nbsp;Chief Executive Officer, Caspian Policy Center</li>
	<li>Hon. Mark Menezes:&nbsp;President and CEO of U.S. Energy Association (USEA); Former U.S. Deputy Secretary for Energy&nbsp;</li>
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Emerging Energy Trends in the Caspian Region

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The Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable is the first cable ever laid across the Caspian Sea. With the undersea section completed in August and commercial service expected this fall, the cable opens a new high-capacity data route linking Central Asia to Europe through the South Caucasus. It adds route diversity and resilience to a region whose international connectivity has long depended on a narrow set of paths. The project arrives as governments across Central Asia and the South Caucasus pursue ambitious AI and digital infrastructure agendas, and as global demand for subsea capacity reaches unprecedented levels.&nbsp;

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The Caspian Policy Center is delighted to host the companies behind the cable, together with U.S. government and industry experts, to discuss how the project was built and what it means for the region. The panel will examine the engineering and logistical challenges of the first Caspian crossing, the role of trusted infrastructure in attracting hyperscalers and data center investment, and the opportunities for U.S. partnership in the region&rsquo;s growing digital economy.

Wired Across the Caspian: The Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable and the Future of Digital Connectivity

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