By John Lee.
The Ministry of Electricity has confirmed that imported gas supplies from Iran are continuing at a reduced level of six million cubic metres per day (6mcm/d).
Official spokesperson Ahmed Mousa Al-Abadi said the current volumes remain below contracted levels and continue to affect generation units and power stations. He noted that milder temperatures have helped contain demand and maintain relative grid stability.
According to the ministry, the available gas is being directed to key generating units at major load-centre stations, including Basmaya [Bismaya] and Al-Mansouriya. However, reduced flows continue to constrain electricity production.
The ministry estimates that the power system is currently short of approximately 6,000 to 6,500MW of capacity, across both simple and combined-cycle operations, due to limited gas supplies.
It added that coordination is ongoing with the Gas Company to explore the possibility of increasing imported volumes, particularly ahead of the summer peak demand period. The ministry also said that cooperation between the electricity and oil sectors has helped provide alternative fuel to affected generating units.
(Source: Ministry of Electricity)
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