By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced the inauguration of a gas-fired power generation plant at the Faw [Fao] oil depot, aimed at strengthening export capacity and supporting energy stability in the southern region. The project was launched under the direction of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayan […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani opened the Iraq Energy Conference 2026 in Baghdad on Wednesday, emphasising in his keynote speech: Target to export 40% of oil output as higher-value derivative products by 2030 Expansion of refining capacity and cooperation with the private sector to end fuel imports Utilisation of 74% of Iraq's […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for the 1,400 MW Yusifiya Thermal Power Plant. The plant, which had been stalled since 1990, is being completed to strengthen the national electricity network and support long-term demand. It is being built on a build-own-operate (BOO) model, with the involvement of Al-Rida […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has inaugurated gas turbine unit No. 13 at the Bismayah Gas Power Plant, adding 300 MW to the facility's output. He also opened refurbished units that restored around 210 MW, bringing the plant's total generation capacity to 5,000 MW. Al-Sudani praised the efforts of the private sector, […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has officially launched the first phase of the second Baiji Gas Power Station in Salahuddin province, a project that will add up to 1,014 megawatts to Iraq's power grid. Speaking at the launch event on Saturday, Al-Sudani reiterated that energy is the cornerstone of Iraq's comprehensive development […]
By John Lee. Scottish-based EthosEnergy has been awarded a multimillion-dollar Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract for the Maisan [Maysan, Missan] Combined Cycle Power Plant near Basra. The three-year contract, EthosEnergy's first comprehensive third-party Care, Custody and Control agreement in the Middle East, covers operations, inspections, and maintenance of the 850 MW facility. The power plant, operated […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has authorized the Ministry of Finance to sign a loan agreement backed by German and other international export credit agencies. The funding will support the installation of three 400 kV and five 132 kV substations, as part of Phase II of the energy cooperation framework with Siemens Energy. […]
By John Lee. Siemens Energy and Iraq's Ministry of Electricity have signed a new Principles of Cooperation Agreement and two long-term service contracts under the supervision of Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani. The signing ceremony, held on Thursday, was also attended by the German Ambassador to Iraq. The third phase of this strategic partnership aims […]
By John Lee. Siemens Energy of Germany has been awarded two key electricity service contracts by Iraq's Council of Ministers, aimed at strengthening the country's power generation capabilities: A five-year Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) for two 160 MW gas turbines (GTE-160) at the Dibis [Debes, Dibs] Gas Power Plant. This contract includes continuous operational guarantees […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has laid the foundation stone for the Al-Nasiriyah Combined-Cycle Power Plant Project in Dhi Qar Province. The 921-megawatt facility, powered by natural gas, is being built by Germany's Siemens and Turkish firm Enka on the site of the existing Al-Nasiriyah Steam Power Plant. The project aims to […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Electricity, Eng. Ziyad Ali Fadel, has addressed key energy issues in interviews with Al Arabiya and Al Hadath, outlining government efforts to secure power supply and mitigate potential summer shortages. Key points include: The halt of exemptions has affected 800 MW of electricity imports from Iran, impacting Diyala, Maysan, […]
By John Lee. The German Embassy in Iraq has confirmed that trade between Germany and Iraq reached €1.7 billion in 2024, with a 10% growth in German exports over four years. Roland Westebbe, Deputy Director of the German Embassy Mission in Iraq, stated that Germany aims to expand its trade relations with Iraq, viewing it […]
