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Iraq signs deal with Turkey to increase electricity supplies
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity signed an agreement on Wednesday with the Turkish company Alifrin to raise the capacity of the electrical interconnection line between the two countries from 300 to 600 megawatts. Iraq's Electricity Ministry said in a statement that the Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadel, attended a ceremony held in Baghdad to sign an agreement with Alifrin to increase the capacity of the Iraqi-Turkish electricity interconnection line. The electrical interconnection line's capacity will be increased to 600 megawatts within less than one month, according to the statement. The step is part of the Ministry of Electricity's plan to diversify energy sources and expand opportunities for collaboration with neighboring countries and the European Union. In August 2024, Baghdad launched an electrical interconnection line between Iraq and Turkey to supply areas in northern Iraq with electrical energy. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) previously stated that the electricity imported through the new interconnection line, which spans 115 kilometers, will supply three regions in northern Iraq with electrical power. In early 2024, a 40-megawatt electrical interconnection line was established between Jordan and Iraq, enabling the provision of electrical power to western Iraq. In January 2025, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani confirmed that Iraq is achieving progress on its electricity interconnection projects with the Gulf States and Turkey. These initiatives aim to connect to the European Union electricity grid, facilitating integration within the energy sector. The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity revealed in late December that 90 percent of the electrical interconnection project between Iraq and the Gulf States has been completed. The spokesperson for the Electricity Ministry, Ahmed Musa, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that three companies are working on setting up the transmission line that connects the Al-Faw power station in southern Iraq to the Wafra power plant in Kuwait. According to Musa, the project's first phase, which will feed the southern Iraqi province of Basra, is anticipated to go into operation with a capacity of up to 500 megawatts.
Iraqi News
25-05-2025
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Iraq seeks to accelerate gas supplies from Turkmenistan
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadel, arrived in Turkmenistan on Sunday to discuss accelerating gas supplies to Iraq. According to a statement released by the Electricity Ministry, Fadel's visit to Turkmenistan aims to speed the fulfillment of a gas supply contract with Iraq. Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding in 2023 with Turkmenistan to import the gas it needs to operate its power plants, according to the Ministry of Electricity, which indicated that the step requires additional negotiations related to the mechanism of transporting gas through Iran. Power plants in Iraq depend on gas imports from Iran, which cover one-third of the country's energy needs. Fadel previously stated that Iraq will receive gas from Turkmenistan via the pipeline network in Iran, which is connected to Iraq and will ultimately supply the power plants in the country. The agreement will enable the transportation of Turkmen gas to Iraq through Iran over a five-year period. Iraq has reportedly completed all the necessary requirements to begin importing gas from Turkmenistan in January 2024. The primary cause of the delivery's planned deferral is the requirement to negotiate a thorough arrangement with Iran, the country of transit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan said earlier that the country will sell 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually to Iraq through a swap arrangement with Iran. The gas-rich central Asian country has a pipeline that connects to Iran, which borders Iraq.
Zawya
05-05-2025
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Iraq's power deal with Siemens to add 14,000 MW
Iraq has recently signed an agreement with Siemens Energy to add 14,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation capacity to its national grid, the Electricity Ministry has said. The agreement, marking the third phase of Iraq's strategic energy partnership with the German company, includes the construction of gas-fired power plants across the country. These facilities will primarily utilise locally sourced natural gas, including gas currently flared during oil production, to enhance sustainability and efficiency. Electricity Minister Ziyad Ali Fadel said in local press comments at the weekend that the new Siemens Energy-built plants would employ combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology, allowing electricity generation without additional fuel consumption. He also noted that the latest agreement would raise Iraq's projected total generation capacity to 38,000 MW. Iraq currently generates approximately 28,000 MW of electricity, while peak summer demand can exceed 55,000 MW, leading to frequent power outages and reliance on private diesel generators. In addition to new power generation, the agreement includes long-term maintenance for existing facilities, such as the Dibis Gas and Al-Mussaib Thermal power stations. Similar agreements have been signed with GE Vernova and France's TotalEnergies to increase capacity and reduce emissions through flared gas recovery. (Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Middle East
15-04-2025
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- Middle East
OPEN// PM: Presidential directives on importance of upgrading energy security
RAS GHAREB, Egypt, April 15 (MENA) - Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli highlighted the efforts exerted by the government to ensure sustainability of local energy supply and support national economic development plans in this score. This falls within the state's approach to promote reliance on renewables in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals, the premier said. This is meant to lure more investments into the energy sector and ensure stability of power supply to all projects, he said, referring to presidential directives on the importance of continued upgrade of the comprehensive development plan for realizing energy security and enhancing reliance on renewables. He made the remarks during an inspection tour on Tuesday in Ras Ghareb city in the Red Sea governorate. Madbouli was accompanied by Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat and a number of officials from the Electricity Ministry and companies implementing energy projects to inspect a number of renewable energy ventures. He started with inspecting a wind farm for power generation at 650 megawatts. The inspection tour fell within the state's action strategy aiming at promoting use of renewables, cutting carbon emissions, diversifying energy resources, and limiting reliance on fossil fuels. He referred to the state efforts to boost capacity of wind turbines, highlighting the importance of partnership with the private sector as a key partner in various economic sectors. (MENA) M N E/M O H
Middle East
15-04-2025
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OPEN// PM inspects progress in Ras Ghareb wind farm
RAS GHAREB, Egypt, April 15 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli followed up on implementation progress of a wind farm for power generation at 650 megawatts in Ras Gharib city. During his tour, the premier on Tuesday was accompanied by Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat and a host of respective officials. The electricity sector pays much attention to depend on renewable energy and increase sources for generating new and renewable energy, Esmat said, noting that the ministry aims to increase the contribution of renewable energy to energy to more than 42% by 2030 and 65% by 2040. The Electricity Ministry adopts a plan to maximize the use of available natural resources of new and renewable energy with ongoing support for the private sector to realize such goals, Esmat added. Madbouli started an inspection tour on Tuesday of Ras Ghareb city in the Red Sea governorate, sayig that the state has an approach to promote reliance on renewable energy in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is meant to lure more investments into the energy sector and ensure stability of power supply to all projects, the premier said, referring to presidential directives on the importance of continued upgrade of the comprehensive development plan for realizing energy security and enhancing reliance on renewables. The inspection tour fell within the state's action strategy aiming at promoting use of renewables, cutting carbon emissions, diversifying energy resources, and limiting reliance on fossil fuels. (MENA) K F E/M O H
