By John Lee. Iraq is developing a national roadmap to align with the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), focusing on its impact on key industrial sectors. The discussions took place during a committee meeting chaired by the Ministry of Environment, with participation from multiple government entities. Riyadh Fakher Al-Hashemi, Director General of the […]
By John Lee. As part of government efforts to diversify Iraq's energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the National Investment Commission (NIC) has awarded four major investment licences in the renewable energy sector during 2025. NIC Chairman Dr. Haider Mohammed Makkia [Makiyya] re-announced the licences on Wednesday, noting their alignment with Iraq's National […]
A Tale of Two Transitions : Iraq's Energy Sector and Macroeconomic Stability in a Climate-Constrained World (English) This paper from the World Bank assesses the costs and benefits of Iraq's own energy transition from fossil fuel dependent power sector to one with a significantly higher share of renewables amid an accelerating global energy transition. The […]
