By John Lee.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has laid the foundation stone for a major upgrade at the Dora [Doura] Thermal Power Plant in Baghdad, including the rehabilitation of two existing thermal units (2 x 160 MW) and the installation of two new units (2 x 160 MW), adding a total of 640 MW to the grid.
Speaking at the launch event on Monday, Al-Sudani highlighted the strategic importance of the plant due to its central location in Baghdad and its ability to utilise output from the nearby Dora Refinery under strict environmental standards.
He reaffirmed the government's ongoing efforts to secure fuel supply for all power plants and to achieve energy independence. "By the end of 2027, Iraq will have attained self-sufficiency in gas supply for all current and future power stations," he said.
The Prime Minister also praised the Ministry of Electricity for maintaining a steady and acceptable level of electricity supply through its decongestion programme for transmission and distribution sectors.
He noted that Iraq is also advancing renewable energy initiatives, with solar power projects expected to come online within a year.
The new and rehabilitated units will be connected to the 132 kV internal grid in the Karkh area of Baghdad, supporting electricity distribution and meeting rising local demand. Rehabilitation of the existing units will be carried out on a phased schedule to avoid production downtime, using fuel from the adjacent refinery.
The project is being implemented by Dubai-based Al-Nukhba OFS.
(Source: PMO)
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