Iraq’s Ministry of power has signed a settlement to construct 3 strength substations in Basra Province.
Funded by the world bank, the task will add 3×90 MVA capacity at 132 kV, enhancing grid reliability, balancing hundreds, and reducing bottlenecks.
consistent with a declaration from the Ministry, the task can be completed via a Turkish consortium of “best” [BEST Contracting & Trade Co. (Elektrik Taahhut ve Ticaret A.S.)] and “BETAS” [BEST Electrical Contracting and Trade Company], with Germany’s “Antec Koba” supplying consultancy oversight. finishing touch is anticipated within 18 months.
The substations will serve key areas: Al-Qibla in significant Basra, Al-Ghadeer for residential and service wishes, and Al-Fayhaa in Shatt Al-Arab for residential and provider initiatives.
Minister Fadhil highlighted the strategic importance of the challenge, noting its function in growing energy supply hours, stabilizing the grid, and ensuring reliable power resources for the region.
