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APR Energy Extends Basra Contract

By Simon Kent. APR Energy plc has announced that it has signed for an extension of its power generation contract in Iraq. The company run a gas fired power station that provides electricity for Iraq's southern port city of Basra. According to APR, the power plant has been in operation since 2012 and comprises six […]

Iran to Supply Extra Gas to Iraq

By Robert Tollast. Iran will be supplying an extra 10 million cubic metres of gas per day to Iraq under a modification of a deal that originally allowed for 25 million cubic metres per day. This is a continuation of a deal in 2013 where Iran would supply gas to Iraqi power plants, Tasnim news agency reports. […]

Excess Electricity in Iraq?

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has announced that some power plants will be shut down due to a surplus of electricity generation, Azzaman reports. The plants will undergo maintenance before coming on line to meet summer demand. This may come as a surprise to some residents of major towns such as Baghdad or Basra, and […]

New Gas Power Station in Wassit

The Wassit council has allocated 216 donums to set up a gas power station, chairman of the Wassit council said on Tuesday. “The council decided during its session on Tuesday (April 20) to allocate 216 donums to implement a gas power station project as it represents one of the strategic projects, which is included within […]