By John Lee. Iraq's National Data Center Department, in the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, has held a meeting to discuss a system for controlling data on water and electricity lists and linking them to the actual property occupant. Importantly, the meeting included discussion of electronic payment and collection mechanisms. The meeting was […]
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Iraq, UAE sign Contract to build 5 Solar Power Stations
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi attended a signing ceremony on Wednesday for the construction of five new solar power stations by Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company). This covers the first phase of the project, covering 1,000 megawatts of power out of a planned total capacity 2,000 megawatts. The signing ceremony was attended […]
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KRG launches two Electricity Projects worth $1.2m
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has recently launched what it describes as "two massive electricity projects" in Makhmour. They are the Bnar power station, built by the Girshin Company, and a 33 KV power-line at Qaraj, implemented by Palos. The projects have a combined cost of 1.742 billion dinars [$1.2 million]. (Source: […]
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Shadow Contracts and Corruption keep Lights Out in Iraq
By John Lee. A revealing report by Samya Kullab, for AP News, exposes the system of corruption and patronage that keeps Iraq's electricity system in the dark ages. Click here the read the full report. (Source: AP News)
Elsewedy and TTC complete Substations in Iraq
By John Lee. Elsewedy Electric and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) have reportedly announced the completion of four electrical substations in Southern Iraq. According to Zawya, the $546-million contract was signed in February 2018, with the participation of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, and Sumitomo-Mitsui Banking Corporation, under insurance cover […]
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Iraq's Ministry of Electricity gets a Re-Brand
By John Lee. The Iraqi cabinet has agreed to change the name of the Ministry of Electricity to the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy. A draft law enacting the change will be referred to the House of Representatives (parliament). (Source: Govt of Iraq)
Iran "Suspends" Export of Electricity to Iraq
By John Lee. Iraq's Electricity Minister has reportedly said that Iran has suspended exports of electricity to Iraq on Tuesday. According to Basnews, the decision is due to reduced water levels feeding hydro-electric plants in Iran. Iraq had just received a waiver from the US allowing it to continue importing electricity from Iran. (Source: Basnews)
Iraq gets New Waiver to Import Iranian Electricity
By John Lee. The US State Department has reportedly granted a new sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to continue importing electricity from Iran for another 120 days. More here. (Source: S&P Global)
Amid Iranian Gas Shortage, Iraq searches for Alternatives
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Amid Iranian gas shortage, Iraq searches for alternatives Iran's dilapidated gas infrastructure has limited its transfers to Iraq, adding to Iraq's own energy crisis. Click here to read […]
Power On: A Neighborhood Transformed
From UNDP: How restoring electricity has transformed the lives of residents in Mosul. Click here to read the full article.
"Cautious Steps" toward Privatizing Iraq's Electricity Sector
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq takes cautious steps toward privatizing electricity sector With the increasing power cuts in Iraq, calls are mounting to expand privatization as a permanent solution. Click here to […]
Iraq, Jordan sign Agreement on Electrical Interconnector
By John Lee. Iraq and Jordan have reportedly signed an agreement to implement the electrical interconnector between the two countries. The Iraqi and Jordanian Ministers of Electricity met to discuss the details of the project on Thursday. (Source: Shafaq, Basnews)