By John Lee.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani opened the Iraqi-Turkish electricity interconnector on Sunday, via a video conference.
The new line connects through the Al-Kisk station west of Mosul to supply the northern region with a capacity of 300 MW. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Electricity.
Al-Sudani praised the efforts of the Ministry of Electricity's teams, especially those from the General Company for Northern Electricity Transmission, for completing this project which has been delayed since 2004.
Al-Sudani highlighted the strategic importance of extending the connection to the Turkish grid and potentially to the European network. This initiative is part of the government's vision for regional connectivity, including plans to link with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) power grid by the end of the year, enhancing Iraq's integration into the regional energy system for diversified and reliable electricity supply.
The project involved the construction of the 400 kV Al-Kisk substation, the first-time use of ultra-precision thermal wires for the 115 km transmission line, the extension of a 132 kV line to Tal Afar, and the installation of voltage stabilizing capacitors.
This power link will transfer 300 MW from Turkey to Iraq, helping to meet peak demand in the provinces of Nineveh, Salahuddin, and Kirkuk.
(Source: PMO)
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