By John Lee.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has inaugurated the construction of the Qayara [Qayyarah] Combined-Cycle Power Station, which will add 375 megawatts (MW) of capacity and raise the station's total output to 1,125 MW.
The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of combined-cycle systems in improving electricity generation efficiency. He said the government's strategy to adopt this technology helps maximise fuel use and aligns with environmental standards.
Located in the Qayyarah subdistrict in southern Nineveh, the project adds three new combined-cycle units (125 MW each), which will utilise exhaust gases from the plant's existing six simple-cycle gas units.
Al-Sudani described the expansion as a strategic step toward strengthening Iraq's national grid and meeting growing energy demand.
The contact for the work was awarded to Argan Int in February 2025.
(Source: PMO)
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