By John Lee.
Iraq's Minister of Electricity, Eng. Ziyad Ali Fadhil, chaired a technical meeting with Harlow International and China's SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction Corporation [SEPCO3, Shandong Electric Power Construction No. 3], the developers and funders of the giant Al-Khairat Steam Power Plant project in Karbala Province.
A Ministry statement said the plant, with a planned capacity of 2,800 megawatts, is a critical investment to enhance Iraq's energy infrastructure.
Minister Fadhil emphasized the strategic importance of the project for the central and southern regions, noting its reliance on locally sourced fuel from the Karbala refinery. He highlighted its potential to generate employment for Iraqi workers and utilize national resources efficiently.
The meeting focused on expediting financial closure and accelerating construction, which will proceed in two phases, each adding 1,400 megawatts. The project has received all necessary approvals and is set to significantly strengthen Iraq's national power grid.
SEPCO3 is a subsidiary of the Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina).
(Source: Ministry of Electricity)
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