By John Lee.
Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has confirmed a sharp decline in gas supplies from Iran, causing a loss of approximately 3,800 megawatts from the national power grid.
According to Saad Fureih, Director of the Fuel Directorate at the Ministry, gas imports from Iran fell to 25 million cubic metres per day - less than half the contracted volume of 55 million cubic metres. The sudden shortfall forced several gas-powered generating stations offline amid a summer heatwave that has seen temperatures in some provinces exceed 50°C.
In response, the Ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Oil to increase the supply of alternative fuels such as gasoil, though these are less efficient than natural gas. Minister of Electricity Ziyad Ali Fadel is overseeing the response in real-time to minimise disruption.
The Ministry acknowledged the severe impact of the energy crisis on citizens and reiterated its commitment to restoring stability to the power supply.
(Source: Ministry of Electricity)
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