By John Lee. According to the Ministry of Electricity, current electricity generation has reached around 22,000 megawatts, with governorate allocations calculated based on net generation after accounting for exemptions including government hospitals, water stations, losses, loads and auxiliary equipment. The ministry said allocations are distributed according to approved percentages set by the Higher Coordination Committee […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Geological Survey, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has begun two projects to explore, assess and develop limestone reserves suitable for cement production in Muthanna and Wasit provinces. The projects aim to identify and evaluate the quality and quantities of limestone through: Fieldwork and geological studies; Specialised laboratory testing; […]
09By John Lee. Iraq's Industrial Coordination Council has approved a series of measures aimed at supporting industrial operations, infrastructure use, and fuel transition for manufacturing facilities. The Council approved the use of specialised berths (10 and 11) at Khor Al-Zubair Port to support the operation of a sponge iron plant, in line with the plant's […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has begun the first phase of installing smart electricity meters in selected provinces and areas of Baghdad, alongside activating key electronic payment mechanisms. The ministry said the rollout includes government institutions and has already started in parts of Baghdad, as well as areas of Diyala, Kirkuk, Anbar and […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi government has launched the execution of four major road and bridge projects in the provinces of Wasit and Najaf. The total budget for these projects is 374 billion Iraqi dinars (USD 285 million). The projects include expansion and rehabilitation of the Kut-Baghdad road, construction of a second carriageway for the […]
By Padraig O'Hannelly. Iraq is experiencing unprecedented stability and security, creating significant opportunities for international businesses, according to Abir Burhan, Company Director of Al-Burhan Group (ABG), speaking at the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) Spring Conference in London. Burhan outlined how the operating environment has transformed dramatically over the past year, with the Iraqi government […]
By John Lee. Wasit Governorate held its inaugural conference on the transition to clean energy this week, led by Governor Dr. Mohammed Jameel Al-Mayahi and attended by the head of the National Renewable Energy Team, members of parliament, local officials, and international companies specialising in solar and wind energy. The event showcased investment opportunities for […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired the regular meeting of Iraq's Higher Committee for Construction and Investment on Sunday, reviewing agenda items and proposed projects, and making key decisions. He underscored the need to simplify administrative procedures to support the investment environment and called on ministries to focus efforts on projects […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Trade has signed an agreement with Switzerland's Bühler and Egypt's Samco to construct five state-of-the-art grain silos, each with a storage capacity of 60,000 tonnes. The silos will be built in Kirkuk, Anbar, Wasit, Najaf, and Muthanna, as part of the ministry's infrastructure development plan. Minister Atheer Daoud […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani and his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sánchez, have overseen the signing of four joint memoranda of understanding (MoUs): A memorandum of understanding for legal cooperation and exchange of expertise between Iraq's Ministry of Justice and Spain's Ministry of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with Legislative Councils. A […]
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Public Municipalities, invites investment proposals for: the new Al-Mutanabbi City in Wasit Governorate This project spans 5,000 dunams and offers five investment opportunities (5x 1000 donums). Interested investors must purchase the investment portfolio for 30 million Iraqi dinars […]
By John Lee. Iraq's State Company for Oil Projects (SCOP) has laid the foundation stone for the Wasit Oil Authority building, a project aimed at enhancing administrative and organizational performance within the Midland [Middle] Oil Company. The project spans 6 dunams (approximately 15,000 square meters) and includes a three-story building covering 1,100 square meters, along […]
