Second phase of Jordan-Iraq connection to be completed soon
Jordan is expected to complete the second phase of its interconnection project with Iraq by the first quarter of 2025.
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Jordan, Amman: According to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources’ 2023 Annual Report, Jordan is expected to complete the second phase of its interconnection project with Iraq by the first quarter of 2025. The Jordan News Agency has reported that the project is progressing on schedule, thus marking a significant milestone in enhancing regional energy cooperation. The Annual Report detailed the ongoing civil and engineering work such as the supply of essential materials, circuit breakers, transformers, and related equipment. The implementation of the 400 kV transmission line is ongoing.
The second phase of the project focuses on supplying electricity to Iraq’s Al-Qa’im region. Once complete, the connection is set to deliver between 150 and 200 MW at 400 kV, which will be facilitated through a 330 kV transmission line and the 132/400 kV Al-Qa’im substation on the Iraqi side and the 33/132/400 kV Al-Risha substation on the Jordanian side.
The first phase of the project became operational in the first quarter of 2024. It involved supplying the Al-Rutbah region in Iraq with 40 MW at 132 kV, after the construction of a 150 km transmission line on the Iraqi side.
Source: Zawya
