Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani initiated the expansion of Al-Haidariya and Najaf combined-cycle gas power plants, adding a total capacity of 495 MW, alongside a new 400 kV transformer station.
These projects are part of a strategic agreement with Siemens, which includes two phases: the first phase involves three plants in Najaf, Karbala, and Baghdad, and the second phase includes two plants in Basra and Diyala, with a total capacity of 7500 MW.
Al-Sudani emphasized the significance of these projects for Iraq's electrical system, particularly in Najaf, which faces supply shortages. The government prioritizes improving services, including electricity, by ensuring fuel supply, utilizing associated gas, and enhancing transmission and distribution sectors. He noted the need to review consumption policies that impact the system's performance and stressed partnerships with competent companies to alleviate bottlenecks and optimize production and distribution.
Combined-cycle power generation offers significant benefits, adding capacity without extra fuel and utilizing flared gas, saving billions annually.
