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Iraq Inaugurates New Electrical Interconnection with Jordan

Iraq inaugurated late last month a new electrical interconnection with Jordan marking a significant step towards improved energy security in Al-Rutbah district in Anbar province.

 

The report, quoting Minister of Electricity, Ziad Ali Fadel, said the interconnection, stretching 330 kilometres (km) within Iraq and 6 km within Jordan, will provide much-needed electricity to Al-Rutbah district, which has lacked reliable power supply for 10 years after the ISIS war.

 

The project is being operationalized in phases, with the initial phase transmitting approximately 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity over a 132kV transmission line. The second phase will supply 150 MW upon completion of a 400kV high-voltage extension to the Qaim station.

 

A report said transfer capacity will ultimately reach 500 MW, benefiting a large portion of Anbar province.

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