The Department of Media and Information within the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) announced that 1,840 megawatts of new power capacity have been added to the region’s public electricity grid, marking a major step toward achieving 24-hour electricity supply for citizens.
According to the department’s report, the KRG’s ninth cabinet is advancing “step by step” to strengthen the region’s energy infrastructure. This progress includes the construction of key power plants and the completion of thousands of transmission and distribution projects across the Kurdistan Region.
In total, 3,503 electricity distribution projects and 61 power transmission projects have been implemented under the current government.
Breakdown of New Power Generation
The 1,840-megawatt increase in generation capacity comes from a diverse range of energy sources:
- 550 megawatts from steam power plants
- 500 megawatts from renewable (clean) energy
- 500 megawatts from combined-cycle power plants
- 290 megawatts from gas-powered stations
Energy Sources and Environmental Policy
The report highlighted that the Kurdistan Region’s electricity production relies primarily on natural gas, which accounts for 83% of total generation. Other sources include:
- Black oil: 11%
- Light fuel (gasoline): 5%
- Hydroelectric power: 1%
The Department of Media and Information also emphasized that the government is pursuing a strong environmental protection policy alongside its energy expansion efforts. A significant portion of the region’s power is now produced using clean energy sources, aligning with the KRG’s commitment to sustainable development and reduced environmental impact.
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