Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the construction & engineering industries in Iraq.
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has launched the construction of three projects related to additional combined-cycle units for electricity generation. South Baghdad Gas Fired Power Plant, with a design capacity of 125 MW. Implemented by China's Dongfang Electric; Mansuriyah Gas Fired Power Station in Diyala Province, with a design capacity of 362 […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister met on Sunday with Mr. Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of US-based oil services company Baker Hughes, along with his accompanying delegation. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring the company's continued presence in Iraq and encouraged its expansion through collaboration with the government and the […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Mondat with Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Industry, Mr. Kamel El-Wazir, along with heads of several major Egyptian companies specializing in roads, construction, and bridges. The Prime Minister emphasized that this visit reflects the strong brotherly relationship between Iraq and Egypt, […]
By John Lee. Sinjar Future Company has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Construction of Kocho Public Health Center (with solar)-Sinjar-Ninawa Governorate, Iraq." Contract value is stated as $157,000. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Bab Al Karama Company has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for "Rehabilitation and extension of the high training institute in Tikrit." Contract value is stated as $172,020.50. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting this week to follow up on the progress of Al-Faw Grand Port, attended by representatives from Daewoo, the Korean company, and the Italian consultancy firm, Technital. The Prime Minister's Office said he reviewed the details of the ongoing work on the key projects within […]
By John Lee. Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) has confirmed that Deputy Chair of the Board and interim Senior Independent Director David Thomas will assume the role of Interim Chair until further notice. The announcement follows the passing of Chairman Martin Angle earlier this week. In a statement, Jon Harris, Gulf Keystone's Chief Executive Officer, paid […]
By Tariq Tahir for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq told to pay $120m to construction company in dispute over Al Faw breakwater The Iraqi government and its ports operator, the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI), […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, met with representatives from the German software firm SAP to discuss the company's proposed roadmap for Iraq's digital transformation. Al-Sudani emphasized the government's commitment to advancing digitalization after decades of isolation due to wars and sanctions, which hindered Iraq's technological progress. He highlighted the formation of […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met on Monday with the Finnish Ambassador to Iraq, Ms. Anu Saarela, who was accompanied by a delegation representing Wärtsilä, a Finnish company specializing in energy projects. The meeting focused on enhancing relations, particularly in the areas of politics, investment, information technology, and modern digital technologies, where […]
By John Lee. The Arab Institute for Oil and Schlumberger (SLB) have signed a cooperation agreement at the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, focusing on training and development for the sector's workforce. Bassem Mohammed Khudair, the Deputy Minister for Extraction Affairs, stated that this memorandum aligns with the ministry's strategy to enhance technical and engineering skills. […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry, Khaled Battal Al-Najm, discussed the contract procedures with China's Tsingshan Holding Group for the development of a specialized industrial city focused on iron and steel production in Basra. The meeting, held on Monday with ministry officials and the Chinese delegation, reviewed the steps and details involved in finalising […]
