Director of electricity distribution in Maysan , Faleh Hadi Alwan, has said that the highest power load this summer, will be up to 500 megawatts, adding that the national network provides a good share of electricity to the province at the present time. Alwan said that misuse of the electricity network is one of the […]
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Breakdown of Iraq’s 2010 Budget
The 2010 budget is for $71.29 billion and the second largest amount since Iraq regained its sovereignty in 2005. A breakdown of spending shows that operational spending, which goes towards salaries, pensions, and the food ration system is - again - almost ¾ of the budget, and that electricity appears to be the priority of […]
Basra delegation in India for electricity projects
A delegation from Basra province arrived in India on Wednesday to sign contracts related to electricity sector.
Water Shortages Impact Power Output
The issue of power shortages is related to water shortages, Electricity Minister Kareem Waheed said. Waheed said water shortages have forced his ministry to redirect investments in this vital sector. Power outages in Iraq may last up to 20 hours a day. Waheed said volumes of water reaching Iraq have dropped substantially . Iraq relies […]