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What is Iraq's Energy Plan?

The plan includes several key pillars that support the government’s goals to enhance Iraq’s power infrastructure, as well as promote decarbonization and energy sector diversification.

Will Iraq rebuild its power sector?

In October 2018, a memorandum of understanding was signed with Iraq to rebuild its power sector in three phases within four years from financial close. “There was a need,” says Siemens Energy Iraq Managing Director Musab Alkateeb, who hails from the capital of Baghdad.

Where in Iraq will new electricity transmission substations be built?

By next summer, Basra, Amara, Dywania, Kut, Hilla, Nassriya and other areas in Iraq, will house new electricity transmission substations that will bring reliable power to millions of people and help industries grow. Vice President, Grid Stabilization, Siemens Energy Middle East.

How will substations affect Iraq's power infrastructure?

The substations will strengthen the country’s power infrastructure as part of an agreed roadmap for the electrification of the New Iraq. When fully commissioned, the substations will help to deliver enough power to the national grid equivalent to the electricity needs of more than two million citizens.

How will a Siemens substation help Iraq?

When fully commissioned, the substations will help to deliver enough power to the national grid equivalent to the electricity needs of more than two million citizens. In 2019, Siemens and the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity agreed on a roadmap to stabilize electricity transmission and distribution nationwide.

Will Iraq's Electricity Supply be improved if we just improve efficiency?

“Even if we just improve on the efficiency side,” he says, “the delivery of electricity to Iraq’s homes and factories will be improved.” Iraq’s current power generation capacity stands at 19 gigawatts according to former officials at the ministry of electricity.