Iraq to buy 3250 MW of electricity
Iraq is aiming to buy 3250 MW of electricity from neighbouring countries in summer to tackle a supply shortage.
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Iraq, Baghdad: Iraq is aiming to buy 3250 MW of electricity from neighbouring countries in summer to tackle a supply shortage due to a surge in domestic demand during the hot season. Electricity Ministry spokesman Ahmed Mousa said the imports would come from Iran, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the GCC power grid. He added that the decision to increase electricity imports is part of an emergency plan to tackle power shortages during summer.
Iran will supply Iraq with 1000 MW, and Turkey will double supplies to 600 MW. Jordan will boost supplies through the new common border grid from 54 MW to 150 MW. Finally, 500 MW will come from the GCC network, most of which was completed in late 2024. According to Mousa, Iraq has also signed a contract with nearby Saudi Arabia for the supply of 1000 MW, set to be raised when a link-up network is completed.
Source: Zawya
