Iraq starts running new electricity transmission line in Basra
The ministry mentioned in a statement that the new electricity transmission line, which aims to improve the reliability of the electrical system in Basra and other areas in southern Iraq, went into operation for the first time on Monday, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported.
This crucial line is part of the ministry's strategy to improve the infrastructure of the transmission network and attain energy sustainability in Basra and the southern provinces, according to Fadel.
The initiative is also part of the technical solutions adopted by the ministry to address obstacles and enhance the efficiency of energy transmission systems.
With a total capacity of 480 megawatts, the new transmission line spans 76 kilometers and consists of 244 transmission towers, providing a more reliable power supply to several areas in Basra, particularly Abu Al-Khasib District.
The significance of the power transmission line extends beyond enhancing local service. As part of the electricity interconnection project with the Gulf States, which the Iraqi ministry seeks to carry out as a strategic step toward regional energy integration, it also intends to increase the network's adaptability.
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