Iraq is moving ahead with new clean energy projects, and the plan is pretty straightforward.
According to the state-run Iraqi News Agency, the government has announced plans to build clean energy power plants in Baghdad, Basra, and Nineveh. These plants will turn everyday waste into electricity, helping reduce pollution while producing power at the same time.
One of the biggest projects is in the Nahrawan area of Baghdad. A regional director from Shanghai said this plant will take about 5,000 tonnes of waste every single day and turn it into around 110 megawatts of electricity. Construction on this project is expected to begin later this year. Earlier, in March 2025, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that work on the Nahrawan project had already started. The project was awarded to a Chinese company called Shanghai SUS Environment.
On top of that, similar waste-to-energy projects are being planned for Nineveh and Basra. Another project is also expected in the Abu Ghraib area of Baghdad.
Overall, the goal is clear: turn waste into power, cut down on pollution, and strengthen Iraq’s energy supply using cleaner solutions.
