Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has launched the construction of three projects related to additional combined-cycle units for electricity generation.
South Baghdad Gas Fired Power Plant, with a design capacity of 125 MW. Implemented by China’s Dongfang Electric;
Mansuriyah Gas Fired Power Station in Diyala Province, with a design capacity of 362 MW;
and Akkas Gas Fired Power Station in Anbar Province, with a design capacity of 125 MW.
The Prime Minister emphasized that these combined-cycle projects will provide additional electricity without the need for additional fuel. This will reduce natural gas imports and help in addressing the needs of areas with higher energy demand, with a target production of 4,000 MW from combined cycle operations.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the government’s approach to adopting an economic model that ensures fairness between the state and investors and regulates consumption. Final agreements have been reached on this economic model, which will be announced to the private sector and both local and international companies. This model will be applied to the 10,000 MW electricity generation project, with the Ministry of Electricity having already submitted its final vision on transmission and distribution projects.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the move towards renewable and environmentally friendly energy projects. A specialized team is working to shift government buildings to rely on solar energy, with reputable global companies offering proposals to implement solar energy projects at the provincial level, based on an economic model that will be adopted.
