The latest electricity news from Iraq – power plants, fuel, construction and more – brought to you by Iraq Business News
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved a high-efficiency waste-to-energy power plant project in Baghdad. The plant, employing advanced incineration technology, will be developed by China's Shanghai SUS Environment Co. Ltd. on a designated plot in Nahrawan District. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has been authorised to issue the investment license and sign the […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has authorised the Minister of Finance, or a designated representative, to sign a loan agreement funded by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM, EXIMBank). The loan will support the implementation of combined-cycle projects for the Kirkuk Gas Power Plant under the Ministry of Electricity. According to a […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated the construction of Phase One of the North Thermal Power Plant in Nineveh Province on Sunday, during his visit to the region. According to his office, this marks a significant milestone in Iraq's efforts to strengthen its power infrastructure and revive critical projects. Project Overview: Capacity: […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity has announced a plan to enhance Baghdad's power grid ahead of summer 2025, including the installation of 74 new substations and the rehabilitation of 900 distribution feeders (33/11 kV). The initiative aims to address growing electricity demand and reduce outages. During a meeting with Baghdad Provincial Council […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has signed a contract to construct three power substations in Basra Province. Funded by the World Bank, the project will add 3x90 MVA capacity at 132 kV, enhancing grid reliability, balancing loads, and reducing bottlenecks. According to a statement from the Ministry, the project will be executed by […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Electricity, Eng. Ziyad Ali Fadhil, chaired a technical meeting with Harlow International and China's SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction Corporation [SEPCO3, Shandong Electric Power Construction No. 3], the developers and funders of the giant Al-Khairat Steam Power Plant project in Karbala Province. A Ministry statement said the plant, with a […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), organized a two-day workshop in Baghdad to explore best practices in financial modeling for energy production projects. Key attendees included Dr. Abdul Hamza Hadi, ministry advisor, and specialized staff from various departments and companies. […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has announced the completion of a 13-kilometer crude oil pipeline to supply fuel to the Haritha [Hartha?] Power Station in Basra Province. The pipeline, with a 12-inch diameter, was built by the Oil Pipeline Company. According to the company's director, Ali Abdul Karim Al-Mousawi, the technical and […]
By John Lee. At a press briefing this week, US State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel (pictured) said the United States has issued another 120-day waiver to allow Iraq to continue importing electricity from Iran. Addressing a question from the floor, Patel said: "On November 7th, the department did renew Iraq's electricity waiver for the 23rd […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Electricity, Eng. Ziyad Ali Fadel, chaired a technical meeting with ministry officials, representatives of the Central Region Electricity Production Company, and a delegation from Ethios Energy to expedite the rehabilitation of Al-Doura Gas Power Plant in Baghdad. The minister stressed the urgency of restoring power generation capacity to meet […]
By John Lee. The Fuel Directorate of Iraq's Ministry of Electricity hosted a seminar featuring representatives from Saudi-based CNSA, attended by senior officials including the Ministry's Deputy for Production Affairs, Eng. Mohammed Nema, and other technical specialists. CNSA presented innovative technologies to enhance the efficiency of Iraq's power sector, including: Advanced fuel tank cleaning methods […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Electricity Ministry has reported a complete halt in Iranian gas supplies to Baghdad, central Iraq, and the Middle Euphrates region for 15 days due to maintenance. This disruption has resulted in a power loss of 5,500 MW. According to a statement from the Ministry, while Iran was expected to supply 25 […]
