Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has officially opened a new gas-fired power plant at the Faw oil depot in the south of the country.
The project was launched under the direction of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani. It was inaugurated by Ali Ward Hammoud, Director General of the State Oil Projects Company (SCOP).
150 megawatts of power
The new station can generate 150 megawatts of electricity. It includes three units, each producing 50 megawatts under standard conditions.
The goal is simple: provide steady electricity to the Faw oil depot so storage and export operations can run smoothly. Faw is one of Iraq’s main oil export outlets, so stable power there is critical.
Overcoming challenges
Officials said the project faced technical problems, especially related to soil conditions and foundation settling at the site.
Engineers carried out detailed studies and redesigned parts of the project to solve the issue. Advanced engineering solutions allowed the work to continue without major delays.
The South Projects Authority supervised the work on the ground, while the Projects Management Authority handled planning and monitoring to make sure the project stayed on schedule.
The plant was designed and supplied by Siemens and built by Al-Rafidain Petroleum Services Company (ROSCO), under direct supervision from the Oil Projects Company.
With this new power station, the Ministry says Iraq is taking another step toward improving export capacity and strengthening energy stability in the southern region.
