Iraq prepares for the largest leap in electricity production: historic contracts with GE and Siemens and plans to compensate for gas shortages
Baghdad /NINA/ -Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Fadhil revealed on Friday that Iraq is about to sign two historic contracts with the American company General Electric and the German company Siemens to boost electricity production.
The first contract will provide 24,000 megawatts, while the second contract will add 10,000 megawatts to the national grid.
The minister confirmed in a statement that "the issue of importing Iranian gas has not yet been resolved," explaining that the ministry has not received any official notification of a halt to supplies, while discussions on this matter are still ongoing.
In the face of any potential shortage in gas supplies, Fadhil indicated that "the government has alternative plans, including the use of kerosene, taking advantage of electricity interconnection projects with neighboring countries, in addition to solar power plants and combined-cycle units that do not require fuel, as well as establishing a floating gas platform in the port to enhance energy sources. "
The minister indicated that "the ministry is currently implementing the largest campaign to resolve bottlenecks in the electricity grid in all governorates, by modernizing and introducing new lines and installing transformer stations, with the aim of achieving greater stability in supply hours."
Regarding warnings about an electricity crisis next summer, Fadel confirmed that "there is exaggerated alarmism," emphasizing that the government is well aware of the challenges and has clear plans to confront them and ensure stable electricity supply in the coming months./ End
The minister confirmed in a statement that "the issue of importing Iranian gas has not yet been resolved," explaining that the ministry has not received any official notification of a halt to supplies, while discussions on this matter are still ongoing.
In the face of any potential shortage in gas supplies, Fadhil indicated that "the government has alternative plans, including the use of kerosene, taking advantage of electricity interconnection projects with neighboring countries, in addition to solar power plants and combined-cycle units that do not require fuel, as well as establishing a floating gas platform in the port to enhance energy sources. "
The minister indicated that "the ministry is currently implementing the largest campaign to resolve bottlenecks in the electricity grid in all governorates, by modernizing and introducing new lines and installing transformer stations, with the aim of achieving greater stability in supply hours."
Regarding warnings about an electricity crisis next summer, Fadel confirmed that "there is exaggerated alarmism," emphasizing that the government is well aware of the challenges and has clear plans to confront them and ensure stable electricity supply in the coming months./ End
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