The electricity cut on Friday was caused by the failure of a major power line, local media report. The capital, Baghdad, and southern provinces have been particularly badly affected.
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Since 2003, Iraq has spent billions of dollars to improve its electricity network, which had already been greatly damaged and largely repaired once before following the 1990 war in Kuwait, yet it remains dilapidated and
Iraq urgently needs to focus on local production, especially with abundant gas fields in Mansuriya, Akkas, and the southern provinces. These resources could fuel domestic power plants and reduce dependency on imports," he pointed out. Moreover, he called on the Iraqi government to
Iraq urgently needs to focus on local production, especially with abundant gas fields in Mansuriya, Akkas, and the southern provinces. These resources could fuel domestic power plants and reduce dependency on imports," he pointed out. Moreover, he called on the Iraqi government to prioritize strengthening the country''s electricity infrastructure.
Due to lack of new investment in rehabilitation and expansion of power facilities, Iraq has failed to meets its own power demand, resulting in power cuts and rationalisation. These continuous power shortages have also induced public anger, leading to
Iraq faces an electricity shortfall of around 19,000 megawatts and is cooperating with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to increase production, according to an official from Iraq''s
Since 2003, Iraq has spent billions of dollars to improve its electricity network, which had already been greatly damaged and largely repaired once before following the 1990 war in Kuwait, yet it remains dilapidated and unreliable.
There are a number of pathways available for the future of electricity supply in Iraq but the most affordable, reliable and sustainable path requires cutting network losses by half at least, strengthening regional interconnections,
Iraq''s energy problems stem from its troubled politics. The power-sharing arrangement set up in the wake of the U.S.-led invasion divides the state and its institutions along religious and ethnic lines. Sectarian-based political parties bicker over ministries, install loyalists at top positions and dispense public sector jobs to their supporters.
4 天之前· Iraq relies on imports from Iran for 30-40% of its energy needs. On December 6, Iranian gas supplies to power plants in central Iraqbegan to resume gradually following the completion of maintenance on gastransmission lines, a government source told Shafaq News.
BAGHDAD (AP) — A widespread power outage hit Iraq on Friday as temperatures reached scorching levels, affecting millions of Iraqis, including those in affluent areas in the capital of Baghdad and stirring concerns of widespread unrest.
There are a number of pathways available for the future of electricity supply in Iraq but the most affordable, reliable and sustainable path requires cutting network losses by half at least, strengthening regional interconnections, putting captured gas to use in efficient power plants, and increasing the share of renewables in the mix.
4 天之前· Iraq relies on imports from Iran for 30-40% of its energy needs. On December 6, Iranian gas supplies to power plants in central Iraqbegan to resume gradually following the
Widespread power cuts have hit Iraq at a time when the country is suffering scorching summer temperatures. The electricity cut on Friday was caused by the failure of a major power line, local
Iraq''s Electricity Crisis: Key Issues Identified. Energy expert Govand Sherwani outlined the coreissues of Iraq''s ongoing electricity crisis, identifying three main areas ofconcern.
Widespread power cuts have hit Iraq at a time when the country is suffering scorching summer temperatures. The electricity cut on Friday was caused by the failure of a major power line, local media report. The capital, Baghdad, and southern provinces have been particularly badly affected.
There are a number of pathways available for the future of electricity supply in Iraq but the most affordable, reliable and sustainable path requires cutting network losses by half at least, strengthening regional interconnections, putting captured gas to use in efficient power plants, and increasing the share of renewables in the mix.
On Friday, Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi announced urgent steps to tackle the widespread power cut. In a statement, he said he would form a committee to support the electricity ministry and "strongly confront all kinds of interference with power systems".
Power outages are common, especially in the scorching summer months, forcing many Iraqis to rely on diesel generators or suffer through temperatures that exceed 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). Iraq also relies heavily on gas imports from Iran, with which it has had close ties since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.
Iraq’s grid was generating just over 4,000 megawatts, according to Ministry of Electricity data on Friday morning — significantly less than the 12,000-17,000 megawatts the grid generates on average. By midday, production had climbed to 8,000 MW. The cuts have impacted Baghdad and southern provinces in particular.
Bachar El-Halabi, an energy markets analyst at London-based Argus, says the megaproject “gives the country a breather” after recent years saw some oil majors pull out of Iraq. “This should, in theory, help decrease Iraq’s dependency on Iranian gas imports, which remains a sticky point between Baghdad and Washington,” he said.
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