Iraq confirms not to rely on Iran in the main energy field

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Iraq 's economy is thinking of linking its electricity with Europe

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(Reuters) - Electricity Minister Loay Khatib announced talks at the Berlin Energy Forum on electricity linkage with Europe on Tuesday.

"I met with my colleagues from energy ministers in Jordan, Egypt and Turkey on the sidelines of the Berlin Energy Dialogue and talked about ways to connect Iraq and the Middle East to Europe to create a promising electricity market in the region," Khatib said in a twitter interview.

"We also discussed the exchange of experiences to develop renewable energy projects."

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A deputy announces the collection of 25 signatures to question the fiancé and make a claim to an agreement with Kuwait

Political | 01:33 - 10/04/2019

 

 

 

 

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MP Ali Nassif announced on Wednesday that he had collected 25 signatures to question Minister of Electricity Loay Khatib and to sue the Khawr Abdullah agreement with Kuwait.

"We have previously questioned the Minister of Electricity. We have completed all the procedures and collected the signatures of 25 deputies, which is enough to question the minister. We completed the formalities and completed the opinion of the advisors," Nassif told a news conference in the House of Representatives. 
She added that "the questioning will be for the next summer so as not to impede the minister's steps in the challenge of summer," noting that "the minister asked 20 billion for the next summer." 
She pointed out that she had "three files in which suspicions of financial corruption and violation of administrative laws." 
On the Khawr Abdullah agreement between Iraq and Kuwait, Naseef said that "at the last session, we formed a committee of 77 to discuss the international resolutions that wronged Iraq and the committee issued recommendations to reject the adoption of recommendations related to international resolutions." 
"We have collected 50 signatures to revive the recommendations of Committee 77 so that we can return the rights of citizens," she said.
Nassif confirmed, "activating the recommendations by giving some deputies an agency to Wa'el Abdul Latif for the prosecution of the Khawr Abdullah agreement in order to open up space for the government to enter into negotiations."

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The establishment of three companies in the Ministry of Electricity worth $ 5 billion

 

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energy Economy News Baghdad  "Economy News" received documents relating to the approval of the Council of Ministers to establish three public companies belonging to the Ministry of Electricity worth $ 5 billion (6 trillion dinars).  The first is (the General Company for the transfer of electric power / northern region) with a capital of 2.2 trillion dinars. The scope of its work will be in Nineveh, Kirkuk, Salahuddin, Diyala and Anbar provinces.  The company aims to support the national economy and the development of industrial production in the field of transmission of electricity from production stations to transfer stations. It will operate and maintain power transmission lines and sell and purchase energy from neighboring countries as well as other works.  The second is the General Company for the transfer of electric power (central region) with a capital of more than 3 trillion dinars. The scope of its work will be in the governorates of Baghdad and Wasit. The company will do a number of tasks including investing cash surpluses and contributing to the joint stock companies or participating with them in the execution of works related to its objectives.The Company is authorized to conduct all legal transactions and to conclude contracts that it deems appropriate for its business.  The third company is the General Company for the transfer of electric power / the southern region.With a capital of 852.1 billion dinars. The company will be headquartered in Basra province and the scope of its work will be limited to the province of Basra, Dhi Qar, Muthanna and Maysan.  The company will sell electrical power from neighboring countries and participate with Arab and foreign companies and institutions to carry out works related to the company's goals inside Iraq as well as other tasks. Views 4   Date Added 10/04/2019

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Minister of Electricity: We are making extraordinary efforts to satisfy the citizens in the summer

 

energy Economy News _ Baghdad Minister of Electricity Luay al-Khatib said that the cadres of his ministry are making extraordinary efforts to satisfy citizens in securing electricity during the summer. The ministry said in a statement received by "Economy News" a copy of it, Khatib "discussed with the Chairman of the Committee on oil and energy and natural resources parliamentary, Karim Aftan Jumaili, the reality of the electrical power system, and preparations for the Ministry for the months of next summer." During the meeting, Al-Khatib confirmed that the ministry "is making extraordinary efforts to implement rehabilitation and maintenance programs for the three sectors of production, transport and distribution, in order to meet the demand and satisfaction of citizens in the summer months." For his part, said MP Jumaili, (former electricity minister) that "the House of Representatives represented by the Committee of Oil and Energy, a joint goal with the Ministry of Electricity to provide the best services to citizens, as well as to assign the work of the Ministry in the issuance of legislation that serve the work of the energy sector in general and electricity on the face In particular, that the work of the Ministry of Electricity is not only complete coordination and cooperation with other ministries, and provincial councils, the legislative authority and the decisions of the executive authority. Al-Jumaili also met with the ministry's advanced agents, including the agents and general managers, and discussed with them the provisions of the plan of the ministry in preparation for the coming summer months and obstacles facing the ministry's work in order to overcome them to reach the desired goal and reach self-sufficiency and solve the electricity crisis in the country. Views 9   Date Added 12/04/2019

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Reformation: Jordan and Saudi Arabia can supply Iraq with electricity and at a lower cost than Iran

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's opening up to the Gulf states does not affect its relations with Tehran, Rep. Falah Abdul Karim said on Thursday (April 18, 2019), noting that Saudi Arabia and Jordan could provide Iraq with energy at less cost than Iran.

Abdul Karim said in an interview with the "Masala" that "talk about the threat of the Islamic Republic to cut off energy from Iraq in the event of joining the US-Gulf axis, according to news reports, is not true," noting that "Saudi Arabia pledged to provide Iraq with energy within what Called pentagram. "

He added that "the latest agreement signed by Iraq with Jordan pledged to provide Iraq with 3 thousand megawatts," noting that "the two countries can provide Iraq with electricity and at a lower cost than Iran."

Iraq, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, signed Wednesday, 13 agreements and a memorandum of understanding in the presence of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and King Salman bin Abdul Aziz.

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Tamimi confirms the amendment of the paragraph fix the electricity contracts to be binding on the government

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A member of the Finance Committee MP Majida Tamimi, on Thursday, the Committee worked to amend the paragraph on the installation of contracts of the Ministry of Electricity in the budget of 2019 to be binding on the Government and after the follow-up with the Prime Minister, as well as its effective role in the Finance Committee by modifying the paragraph fix the electricity contracts and make them mandatory.

"This came during a celebration organized by the General Company for Electricity Distribution of Baghdad, a central celebration under the patronage of the Director General of the General Company and in cooperation with the Department of Training and Energy Research under the slogan" Permanent owners, which have had a significant impact in enriching the ministry and maintain the momentum of work and provide services to citizens in this vital aspect. "

He added that "Tamimi was a follow-up to the subject of the inclusion of the paragraph with the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives and its work and on a daily basis until the demands of all contract employees are met."

Tamimi pointed out that "the subject of the installation of all employees in the form of contracts in all ministries and state institutions, who served the state for many years without being stable and became functional in the wind, which negatively affects the level of satisfaction of the job and then their productivity. End 25 n

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Electricity organizes an investment fair next Monday

 

energy Economy News Baghdad The Ministry of Electricity confirmed that the Sixth Iraq Energy Fair, which will be launched on Monday, will open the horizons of investment and cooperation with international bodies. "The exhibition will be organized under the slogan (Investment towards the integration of energy in Iraq), with the participation of all formations of the Ministry of Electricity, and (14) form of the Ministry of Oil, and (12) companies from the Ministry of Industry and Minerals As well as (86) Iraqi and Arab companies and foreign, specialized in the field of energy and investment, led by companies, General and General Electric US, and Siemens German, and ABB (Swedish), and Mass Holding of Iraq. "The exhibition will include a special conference attended by international experts in which the energy situation in Iraq will be discussed and the investment prospects will be reviewed to create a promising energy market in the country," the ministry said. "The exhibition will be launched under the patronage of the Ministries of Electricity, Oil, Industry, Minerals and the National Investment Authority and in cooperation with Majd Al-Aam Company for organizing exhibitions and international conferences on the grounds of Baghdad International Fair for three days." Views 172   Date Added 04/20/2019

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Electricity: Insert 96 secondary stations to work

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The Deputy Minister for Distribution, Engineer Nafie Abdul Sada said in a statement to the "morning": The ministry is continuing to complete the work in the new secondary stations, which will contribute to increase the reliability of the network and resolve its bottlenecks, noting that a number of them will enter before the summer season, Municipalities, workers and people as well as the Sabiyat and the torch, which installed mobile stations to ensure their operation before the summer season.

He added that the installation of the stations will not be limited to Baghdad only, but included several provinces, including two stations in the province of Najaf, and the provinces: Babylon and Nineveh, Salah al-Din and Kirkuk, and has been set up several projects are under construction, and the ministry now racing with time to improve the reality of the system.

He pointed out that his ministry is also in the process of eliminating the problems of the transport and distribution sectors, as it has 96 projects under completion for secondary stations will gradually enter into operation for a period of maximum three years, in addition to the near contract to establish 46 other stations, noting that the reliability of transport sectors The distribution will be visible within two years from now, ending the problems of these two sectors.

He pointed out that the moderate temperature, encouraged the ministry to carry out maintenance on a large number of production units in preparation for the summer season, and therefore the volume of production is currently unstable, but the overall processing of the country ranges between 20 and 24 hours, stressing that the plan of his ministry requires the arrival of production to 18 thousand megawatts next summer. 

In the same context, the Undersecretary of the Ministry revealed that he has toured the provinces of Basra and Dhi Qar to find out the procedures and preparations carried out by the ministry's staff in the southern region for the coming months of summer, which visited the Rumaila gas station with a capacity of 1460 MW, equipped with Siemens, German.

He said that he held a meeting with the director of the station to discuss its readiness and technical problems, to find appropriate solutions to them, directed to the need to accelerate the completion of all maintenance before the months of next summer, and inspected the power station sandy investment gas, which is expected to have a capacity of 780 MW, Generating units, during the summer.

He also visited the province of Dhi Qar and met with the site of Nasiriyah thermal station to discuss the problems and obstacles facing the completion of the projects of the crisis cell plan to solve the bottlenecks next summer. He also briefed on the obstacles and bottlenecks experienced by the governorate system and hindered the implementation of emergency, medium and long term plans , To increase the processing hours during the summer,

He reiterated his ministry's efforts to provide all possible means to overcome these obstacles to complete the projects at the specified time. Electricity returned from the sensitive files that are of interest to the central government and the Ministry of the Interior because they are directly connected to the lives of the citizens. Therefore, our staff is making double efforts during the current phase to provide continuous electricity during the summer .

 

The Ministry of Electricity revealed that it is contracting to install 46 secondary stations contributing to resolving the bottlenecks and increasing the reliability of the distribution networks in Baghdad and the provinces, stressing that 96 secondary stations are under construction to be completed gradually over a period of three years, which will contribute to ending the problems of transport and distribution sectors in the country.

 

The Deputy Minister for Distribution, Engineer Nafie Abdul Sada said in a statement to the "morning": The ministry is continuing to complete the work in the new secondary stations, which will contribute to increase the reliability of the network and resolve its bottlenecks, noting that a number of them will enter before the summer season, Municipalities, workers and people as well as the Sabiyat and the torch, which installed mobile stations to ensure their operation before the summer season.

He added that the installation of the stations will not be limited to Baghdad only, but included several provinces, including two stations in the province of Najaf, and the provinces: Babylon and Nineveh, Salah al-Din and Kirkuk, and has been set up several projects are under construction, and the ministry now racing with time to improve the reality of the system.

He pointed out that his ministry is also in the process of eliminating the problems of the transport and distribution sectors, as it has 96 projects under completion for secondary stations will gradually enter into operation for a period of maximum three years, in addition to the near contract to establish 46 other stations, noting that the reliability of transport sectors The distribution will be visible within two years from now, ending the problems of these two sectors.

He pointed out that the moderate temperature, encouraged the ministry to carry out maintenance on a large number of production units in preparation for the summer season, and therefore the volume of production is currently unstable, but the overall processing of the country ranges between 20 and 24 hours, stressing that the plan of his ministry requires the arrival of production to 18 thousand megawatts next summer. 

In the same context, the Undersecretary of the Ministry revealed that he has toured the provinces of Basra and Dhi Qar to find out the procedures and preparations carried out by the ministry's staff in the southern region for the coming months of summer, which visited the Rumaila gas station with a capacity of 1460 MW, equipped with Siemens, German.

He said that he held a meeting with the director of the station to discuss its readiness and technical problems, to find appropriate solutions to them, directed to the need to accelerate the completion of all maintenance before the months of next summer, and inspected the power station sandy investment gas, which is expected to have a capacity of 780 MW, Generating units, during the summer.

He also visited the province of Dhi Qar and met with the site of Nasiriyah thermal station to discuss the problems and obstacles facing the completion of the projects of the crisis cell plan to solve the bottlenecks next summer. He also briefed on the obstacles and bottlenecks experienced by the governorate system and hindered the implementation of emergency, medium and long term plans , To increase the processing hours during the summer,

He reiterated his ministry's efforts to provide all possible means to overcome these obstacles to complete the projects at the specified time. Electricity returned from the sensitive files that are of interest to the central government and the Ministry of the Interior because they are directly connected to the lives of the citizens. Therefore, our staff is making double efforts during the current phase to provide continuous electricity during the summer .

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Electricity: The volume of energy in the coming summer will be the highest in the history of Iraq

 

Economy News _ Baghdad The Ministry of Electricity, on Wednesday, that the volume of energy next summer will be the highest in the history of Iraq, indicating that Iraq currently imports about 28 million cubic feet of gas per day. "The ministry's goal during the summer is to provide about 18,000 megawatts, so that the volume of energy in summer is the highest in the history of Iraq," the official newspaper Al-Sabah said, quoting ministry spokesman Musab al-Mudar. The teacher added that "the volume of energy demand in Iraq is increasing annually by 7%, which requires the addition of 1000 megawatts annually," noting that "the ministry has developed plans to improve this reality during the next few years." "Iraq currently imports about 28 million cubic feet of gas a day, which feed a number of stations to generate about 2800 MW," he said, adding that he hoped that "these quantities will increase by the beginning of June to reach 35 million cubic feet Standard daily to raise the production capacity to three thousand and 500 megawatts. " Views 115   Date Added 04/24/2019

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International Energy: Iraq can export solar power

 

energy Economy News _ Baghdad DAMASCUS, (SANA) - President Barham Salih on Wednesday discussed with IAEA Chief Executive Fatih Berool ways to develop electricity in Iraq, while Berrol stressed the possibility of using solar energy in Iraq to use it to produce electricity and export energy abroad.  "Saleh received Birul and stressed the importance of developing cooperation between Iraq and the international organization in the fields of energy and its use for development programs, improve the electrical system in the country and better manage the obstacles that lead to its loss," the media office of the presidency said in a statement received by " .  He added that "Saleh stressed that Iraq is in dire need of upgrading the creative cards and scientists and put them in training courses and fellowships and take advantage of the expertise of the Agency to enhance their capabilities to serve their country and their people." In his turn, Berrol presented an extensive review of the activities of his agency and programs carried out worldwide by the energy fields, expressing "readiness to develop the energy sectors in Iraq, especially the electricity sector."  He stressed "the importance of using solar energy for use in the production of electricity and that if used correctly will make Iraq a source of energy." Views 5   Date Added 04/24/2019

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Electricity: Electrical connection with Saudi Arabia takes two years

 

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Alsumaria News / Baghdad announced that the Ministry of Electricity on Thursday that the electrical connection with Saudi Arabia Setsgrq two years, noting that Iraq deals with US sanctions in accordance with the conditions that have been developed. "Iraq has signed several memorandums of understanding, one of which was with the Saudi Electricity Transmission Corporation, which provides for a feasibility study to link the electrical energy between the two countries,"  said the spokesman of the ministry, Musab al - Mudar, in a press statement. The study could be completed within a month but the linkage would take two years. " "For the ministry and the government, it is dealing with US sanctions under the conditions that have been set, namely, that Iraq remains a contractor to Iran to import gas and electricity in Iraqi currency and not in US dollars, and we expect that this does not prejudice sanctions," he said.  Iraq imports electricity from Iran through four lines, while importing dry gas to operate some power plants. Iran is also one of the countries on which Iraq relies heavily on importing goods and goods.

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Abdul Mahdi issues several energy improvement directives

Economy | 01:09 - 29/04/2019

 

 

 

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Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Monday issued several directives related to improving electricity. 
"The latter held a meeting today to discuss the government's project to reform and develop the electricity sector," Abdul Mahdi said in a statement received by Mawazine News. 
He added that "Abdul-Mahdi directed the ministries and parties concerned to continue to give the file of electric power of utmost importance and to take exceptional measures to ensure the stability of electric power and improve production and distribution and provide the necessary energy sources for the work of plants and generators." 
"The meeting also discussed the preparations of the Ministry of Electricity for the summer and the position of maintenance of production plants and the dismantling of bottlenecks and partnership contracts for the distribution sector, in addition to the offers of the German company Siemens, which includes the processing and implementation of power plants."
He pointed out that "the Council reviewed the position of the operation of generators and governmental and public and issued a number of decisions and directions towards the implementation of quick solutions and other strategic to improve the status of electricity and sustainable."

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Electricity reveals talks with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to activate electricity linkage

Economy | 12:36 - 29/04/2019

 

 

 

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Ministry of Electricity on Monday revealed its arrival to advanced stages of talks with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in order to activate the joint electrical link, stressing that the size of the increase in energy production for the current year is estimated at 15% compared to last year. 
"Electricity production at peak rates reached 14,500 MW last year, and this summer it will rise to 18,000 megawatts, an increase of 15 percent over last year," said Minister of Electricity Louay al-Khatib. The Ministry qualifies the ministry to equip citizens with energy with better hours compared to last summer. "
Khatib added that "the ministry has also taken on the development of the reality of the network in terms of transmission lines and distribution networks, which will contribute to increase the reliability of the electricity network throughout the country," noting that "Iraq and the result of the war with the" calling "criminal, has witnessed a sabotage in the building Infrastructure within the liberated provinces ". 
He added that "the above, the ministry had to drain its reserves of spare materials and funds to rehabilitate the network there and the delivery of power to it, noting that his ministry had hoped to be allocated sufficient funds within the budget of reconstruction, to promote the reality of electricity," noting that his ministry "will study Options for the rehabilitation of this sector as soon as possible. " 
"There is an improvement this summer and the government has taken its role in the short term to reach greater results of energy and better processing," he said.
On the discussions with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to implement the electricity linkage project, Al-Khatib said, "This issue takes advanced levels of discussions because the purpose of linking with neighboring countries will contribute to creating a promising market among all countries in the region. Need, both on the medium and long term will contribute to creating a promising market for electricity serving the economies of all the countries involved. "

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Electricity: talks with the Saudi and Kuwaiti side to activate the electric linkage

 

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energy Economy News Baghdad The Ministry of Electricity revealed on Monday that it has reached advanced stages of talks with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to activate the joint electrical connection. The volume of the increase in energy production for this year is estimated at 15% compared to last year. The Minister of Electricity, Dr. Luay Khatib said in an interview quoted by the newspaper "morning" and the official read "Economy News", "The production of electricity at peak rates, reached during the past year, 14 thousand and 500 MW, this summer will rise to 18 thousand megawatts, To 15 percent from last year, which qualifies the ministry to equip citizens with energy better hours compared to last summer. " He added that "the ministry has also taken on the development of the reality of the network in terms of transmission lines and distribution networks, which will contribute to increase the reliability of the electricity network throughout the country," noting that Iraq and the result of the war with the "da'ash" criminal, has witnessed sabotage in the infrastructure within the provinces Edited. Al-Khatib said that the ministry had to drain its reserves of spare materials and funds to rehabilitate the network there and to provide electricity to the network, pointing out that his ministry had hoped that sufficient funds would be allocated within the reconstruction budget to improve electricity. This sector as soon as possible, stressing that there is an improvement this summer and the government taking its role during the short period to reach higher yields of energy and better processing. On the discussions with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to implement the project of electric linkage, he explained that this issue takes advanced dimensions of the talks because the purpose of linking with neighboring countries will contribute to creating a promising market among all countries of the region and in two ways, short and come to Iraq to meet demand on the need, On the medium and long term will contribute to creating a promising market for electricity serving the economies of all participating countries. Views 111   Date Added 04/29/2019

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The Ministry of Electricity reveals the size of its production and the latest results of connectivity with the Gulf

The Ministry of Electricity reveals the size of its production and the latest results of connectivity with the Gulf

Posted By nahrains  Writer Text:  The Ministry of Electricity revealed that it reached advanced stages of discussions with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and neighboring countries to activate the joint electrical connection. He stressed that the volume of the increase in energy production for the current year reached 15% compared to last year, to be equipped for the current summer, the most since the establishment of the Ministry of Electricity. Minister of Electricity Luay Al-Khatib said in a press statement that "the production of electric power at peak rates, reached during the past year, 14 thousand and 500 MW, this summer will rise to 18 thousand megawatts, up by 15 percent from last year, which qualifies the ministry to equip citizens Powered by better hours than last summer. "  He added that "the ministry has also taken upon itself to develop the reality of the network in terms of transmission lines and distribution networks, which will contribute to increase the reliability of the electricity network throughout the country, noting that Iraq and the result of the war with gangs to promote crime, has witnessed sabotage in the infrastructure within the liberated provinces . He said Khatib: The above, the ministry had to drain its reserves of spare materials and funds to rehabilitate the network there and the delivery of power to it and succeeded, pointing out that his ministry had hoped to be allocated sufficient funds within the budget of reconstruction, to promote the reality of electricity, noting that his ministry will study And that the government will take its role in the short term to achieve greater results of energy and better processing. " On the discussions with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to implement the project of electric linkage, he explained that this issue takes advanced dimensions of the talks because the purpose of linking with neighboring countries will contribute to creating a promising market among all countries of the region and in two ways, short and come to Iraq to meet demand on the need, On the medium and long term will contribute to creating a promising market for electricity serving the economies of all participating countries.  The Minister of Electricity to the commitment of his ministry to the plans that have been put in place by implementing them according to their dimensions to promote the reality of the electricity sector in the country in a scientific manner, indicating that it is working on reconstruction in the liberated areas and development of production capacity and obstetric system will provide additional cards. He stressed that cooperation will continue with all institutions to promote the reality of electricity in Iraq, pointing to the existence of deep cooperation with the Ministry of Oil and all other ministries to rebuild the energy file in Iraq, especially electricity. Adding that this year saw the preparation of an accelerated plan to improve the status of energy processing compared to previous years, which he described as promising and work on it and will be completed and announced after the summer and will include the dimensions of reconstruction of this sector to feed the Iraqi economy and His reconstruction of the country in general. " Views 27   Date Added 04/29/2019   No. Content 22 227

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International Energy: Iraq spends on electricity four times what the German spends

 

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energy Economy News Baghdad The International Energy Agency revealed on Tuesday that the spending of the Iraqi citizen on electricity exceeded his counterpart in Germany four times, indicating that the budget of generators eligibility exceeded the budget of the Ministry of Electricity a half and a half. He said the Secretary General of the Agency, Fatih Dirul said in a statement quoted by the newspaper "morning" official and briefed by "Economy News", "The Agency and through its study of the depth of the status of electricity in Iraq, has come out with several recommendations, stressed the need to be followed by the Ministry to promote this sector as soon as possible, The most prominent of which is the maximum utilization of the current available energy of up to 32 kW, which Iraq is using only 16 kW through maintenance and maintenance, in addition to eliminating the waste of the exploited energy amounting to 16 kW through the transport and distribution sectors. "The rate of waste in energy exceeds 40 percent, which is a very large proportion of global measurements that do not exceed 8 percent, while the rate of waste in African countries, 16 percent," he said, calling on the ministry "to work now to reduce the rate of waste in Energy, to 25 percent as a first stage to achieve an increase in production, which contributes to solve a large part of the problem. He disclosed that "the Iraqi citizen pays the owners of civil generators, the equivalent of four times what the cost of the consumer in Germany, and what the owners of generators received last year amounted to four billion dollars, which is more than the Ministry of Electricity budget about one and a half," returned "It is unacceptable and unfair, what must be the creation of serious instructions and legislation to regulate this process." He stressed that "the need to work to increase the number of small and mobile generators to reduce the total or large dependence on the power plants, and the trend to interest in solar energy," pointing out that "Iraq from the countries very rich in solar energy, whether quantity or quality." He urged the government to "take steps to stimulate the investment of solar energy in the country and build its stations throughout the country," noting that "the importance of Iraq to document its relations through cooperation in the field of energy through electric linkage with neighboring countries." Views 34   Date Added 30/04/2019

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GE: We produce 55% of electricity in Iraq

 

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Alsumaria News / Baghdad revealed company General Electric , Wednesday, it produces 55% of electric power in Iraq , noting that it seeks to add 55% MW to the system before the end of this year.  "The company is in talks with the Iraqi government to strengthen the energy sector throughout the country," the company's spokesman said. "The company is in constant and constant contact to deliver critical and critical projects to meet energy needs in Iraq."   He added that "the company has already carried out during the past eight months to implement multiple maintenance contracts to maintain the 1.8 GW of energy produced, and the addition of 1 GW additional to the Iraqi national network."  "The company will in the near future look forward to the company to provide a number of important projects, including 750 MW before the end of this year," asserting that "produces about 55% of electricity in Iraq."  "The company will remain committed to providing innovative solutions that help Iraq and the Iraqi people achieve progress and contribute to building a brighter future."

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Iraq announces its precautionary measures in anticipation of the cessation of Iranian gas

 

energy Economy News _ Baghdad Oil Minister Thamir al-Ghadhban announced on Thursday that a number of precautionary measures will be taken to ensure the continuation of the work of electric power stations during the summer if Iranian gas stops. The Cabinet approved the transfer of the Maysan and Galayas gas investment contract to 300 million cubic feet per day for 30 months . Al-Ghadhban said in a statement to the newspaper "Al-Sabah" and the official "Economic News", "The Ministry of Oil is working on the investment of gas to provide for the electric stations, has been direct exploitation and investment of gas field in Nasiriyah and stages, in addition to work to complete the rehabilitation and repair of gas pipeline From Kirkuk to Mosul gas station to ensure its operation and the system added additional cards. " He added that "the ministry has taken precautionary measures, such as linking the national gas system with technical modifications so that the gas reaches Basmaa station, which supplies Baghdad with electricity, in addition to building large reservoirs of (kerosene), which is necessary for electric and gas plants and generators," stressing that " The government's interest is to increase the productive capacity provided to citizens during the summer. " "If the Iranian gas stops pumping towards Iraq, the ministry will be able to deliver the local gas to Basmaya station in addition to providing large quantities of gas oil," he said, pointing out that "the ministry continues to increase it for the purposes of generating electricity but it is short-term plans, As the ministry is carrying out major projects to invest gas that burns. " Al-Ghadhban pointed out that "the Council of Ministers approved the submission of the Ministry of Oil to refer the contract of investment of gas fields of Halfaia and Maysan card 300 million cubic feet per day, noting that the contract after the signing requires only 30 months to be integrated and ready for operation," pointing out that "the Ministry of Oil Is working with all that it has to be Iraq enough energy, which does not import gas or any products, but this takes some time, despite the emphasis on this trend.  Number of Views 35   Date Added 02/05/2019

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The Iraqi government is equipped with electricity 24 hours a day

 

 

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The Ministry of Oil has decided to increase the quota of residential generators of kerosene fuel to 20 liters per KVA and the official subsidized price in Baghdad and the provinces.

The Director General of Oil Products Distribution Company Kazim Masir said in a statement issued by the Ministry of Oil today that it was decided to double the shares of generators for the month of May in Baghdad and the provinces in order to compensate citizens in the event of a shortage in supply to provide them with electricity from government power stations.

He added that the company will equip the residential generators in the western provinces of the country and Nineveh quantity of 30 liters per KVA for areas that lack the services of the national electricity grid, and the processing of the amount (20) per liter (KVA) of residential generators in the regions, (10) liters per KVA for residential generators in areas equipped with 15-20 hours of national electricity.

Masir pointed out that the company will equip the owners of civil and residential generators in the capital Baghdad and covered under the privatization system in the amount of (10) liters of kerosene per KVA.

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World Bank approves $200m project to increase electricity supply in Iraq

https://www.compelo.com/energy/news/world-bank-electricity-iraq/

 

 

The World Bank has approved a $200m project to increase the supply of electricity to about 2.5 million Iraqis and enterprises in the three governorates of Basra, Al-Muthanna, Thi Qar, and Missan.

 

 

As per the World Bank, the three regions presently suffer from frequent and long power cuts and rely on private or shared generators to cover the power shortages.

The project known as the Electricity Services Reconstruction and Enhancement Project, has been approved the financial institution, to support the Government of Iraq’s efforts to improve the quality and reliability of electricity supply by reducing capacity limitations in the distribution and transmission network.

World Bank Mashreq Regional Director Saroj Kumar Jha said: “The lack of access to reliable power has a significant impact on household well-being, business growth, and the capacity of the enterprise sector to create sustainable jobs for the growing numbers of youth entering the job market.

“Improved electricity supply will support job creation, including enhancing women’s ability to engage in income generating activities. It will also promote economic diversification and allow enterprises to increase their productivity, thus fostering inclusive economic growth and shared prosperity for the population of Iraq South region.”

The aim of the project is to increase efficiency of electricity operations and management, which is important for reducing the fiscal burden levied by the sector on the country’s budget.

The project will include reconstruction and rehabilitation of the electricity transmission and distribution grid with installation of new lines and power substations. Additionally, Integrated Management Information Systems and customer call centers will be established. The initiatives are not only expected to increase network capacity to deliver electricity to consumers, but also will result in improvements in network operations efficiency and customer care

World Bank senior energy specialist and project team leader Paul Baringanire said: “Improved efficiency, transparency, and accountability of operations will not only improve the sector’s performance but also enhance the image and credibility of the sector institutions namely the Ministry of Electricity, the South Electricity Transmission Company, and the South Electricity Distribution Company with shareholders and electricity customers thus contributing to restoring citizen confidence and gaining support for sustained operations.”

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Good news. I was reading earlier in the week that Siemens had received more awards than GE as the electrical project moves forward. Sounded like the plan from last year is continuing to move forward. Smaller scale than I thought it should be for the size of the region. Perhaps just a contract template that will allow for diversity in electrical vendors that represent global partnerships with many countries throughout the world.

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Did Germany win over America in Iraq's energy?

 Yoman Elissa  05/08/2019 - 23:09 published in the economy / Iraq 

 

 

Adel Abdel Mahdi

 

Electricity

 Observers of the latest events in Iraq have confirmed the victory of Berlin-led diplomatic efforts to persuade Baghdad to cooperate with Siemens to rebuild the country's electrical power system, coinciding with US efforts to ensure that General Electric contracts to make Iraq A natural country in electricity generation after 15 years of deterioration of the sector.

Iraq has entered into memorandums of understanding with Siemens AG and US General Electric to relieve embarrassment and pressure on the choice of one of the two companies to resolve the electricity crisis in the country.

In a surprise move, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi announced the signing of the road map agreement to improve the power grid with Siemens. "Siemens has a good chance of getting the bulk of the orders worth $ 14 billion."

According to the signed agreement, Siemens will rehabilitate and modernize existing plants, expand transmission and distribution networks, and add new and highly efficient power generation capacity.

It should be noted that Siemens had presented the roadmap to the Iraqi government during the Kuwait Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq, which was held in February 2018.

The political and media circles seized the signing of the deal with Siemens as a victory over its fierce rival, "General Electric", although the field is still open to the latter to compete for the remaining contracts, more than those enjoyed by Siemens.

And all the parties to insist on the victory of "Siemens" until he announced Abdul Mahdi on a "huge" project with the US companies ExxonMobil and PetroChina of China, with the largest share of America. The final cost of the project is estimated at $ 53 billion, about four times the cost of the roadmap projects to reform the electric power system.

"Iraq has been able to arrange a deal of satisfaction between the American and German political parties in order to get out of the place of embarrassment in the draft of the road of electricity," Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Distribution Karim Badhab told Basnews.

"The project will return to Iraq with profits of about 400 billion dollars over 30 years," he said, noting that "the project is based on two parts of the first is to strengthen the extraction of oil by pumping sea water in oil wells, and the second related to increase gas production, which the government seeks to supply stations Electricity ".

 

http://www.basnews.com/index.php/ar/economy/2017-01-26-12-23-03/519574

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Electricity to Basra from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait ... soon

 

energy Economy News Baghdad: Since the beginning of the nineties, the city of Basra in southern Iraq is facing a severe shortage of electricity, and despite spending large sums after 2003 to implement projects to develop the sectors of production, transport and distribution, but the electricity crisis was not addressed radically. The province's more than four million people are still exhausted and their suffering from the crisis is compounded by the summer when electricity consumption increases with temperatures rising to more than 45 degrees Celsius. Prior to each summer, the Ministry of Electricity used to make new promises to improve the electricity sector. Late last year it announced the formation of a crisis cell to plan and take rapid action in preparation for the current summer. The electricity situation would be much better than the previous summer, Those traditional promises crashed on the rock reality by the summer. Basra needs 3800 megawatts of electric power to supply all its areas with electricity continuously without interruption. If the Ministry of Electricity is able to supply this quantity of energy, some joints of the distribution networks are not able to pass them. In light of this, the local government expects the governorate to be Electricity supply during the current year up to 21 hours a day. Budget hours do not seem appropriate compared to the amount of money spent on electricity sector development projects in Basra. Local budgets for the province's budget have reached $ 2 billion and $ 250 million from 2009 to 2018. Weeks ago, the provincial council approved $ 137 million to improve the electricity sector. It is expected to approve, after days, additional projects worth nine million dollars, do not include these allocations funds transferred by the Ministry of Electricity from its budget on the work and projects in the province. The electricity crisis has been exacerbated by the political situation. The weakness of the electricity service and the intensification of competition for project contracts related to this sector have destabilized the local government in Basra more than once. In 2011, when the electricity sector deteriorated at the height of the summer, The overthrow of the former governor Cheltag Abboud, where he was forced to resign under popular and political pressure after being besieged thousands of protesters inside the Office of the province. In 2017, the former governor resigned and left Iraq on the backdrop of differences of a political nature related to the project to buy electricity from a civil company through investment, and for a similar reason detained the head of the provincial council Sabah al-Bezuni for more than a year before being released and regain his post from late last year .According to Sheikh Mansour al-Tamimi, a former deputy and one of the elders of Basra, Under a bilateral agreement, Iraq has been importing electricity from Iran over four lines since 2010, including the Shalamjah line, which runs from Khuzestan province to the province of Basra, and carries an electricity capacity of 400 to 500 megawatts. . The local government in Basra has requested an increase of 700 megawatts of imported energy. In the same vein, Iraq is seeking to link with a Gulf power grid through Saudi Arabia and Kuwait through Basra as the closest geographically. The head of the Electricity Committee in the Basra Provincial Council Mujib Aziz al-Hassani, said that "the project of the Gulf linkage is divided into two phases, in the first phase is the link with Kuwait, and it is hoped to complete this stage after months, and then the link with Saudi Arabia as a second stage is expected to be completed after Two years, "adding that" Basra has completed the technical procedures related to the first phase of the project, and Kuwait in turn completed the requirements of connectivity, but there is a Kuwaiti concern of a technical problem related to the frequency fluctuation of the Iraqi electricity network because of the instability of loads, and it is hoped to overcome the problem soon. "The province of Basra, which is officially the capital of Iraq (1977), Nujaiba Thermal Station (1974), Khor Al-Zubair Gas Station (1977), Shuaiba Gas Station (1973), and others are newly constructed. relative , Such as gas Rumaila plant, which opened in late 2013, and the gas station Najibiyah which was completed early in 2016, and all of these stations feed the electric power the national grid, and each Iraqi province's share of energy determined by the Ministry of Electricity based on population population and climatic conditions. Views 29   Date Added 05/11/2019

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Trends to address the shortage of electricity production

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Baghdad / Fadia Hikmat

 

Serious steps to overcome the lack of electricity production in the country, as the Ministry of Electricity entered into a number of contracts with major international companies in a new step towards rebuilding the electricity sector in Iraq. 
A real strategy

Said that "the electricity crisis has not found solutions over the previous years, as we did not have a real strategy to promote the energy sector," adding that "Iraq needs to close to ten thousand megawatts of electricity, at a cost of 15 billion dollars "He said.

 

Developing the economy

Al-Hamashi said in an interview with "Al-Sabah" that "the file of electrical energy is one of the most important pillars in the development of the national economy, which is similar to many files of corruption, and solving the energy crisis begins to deal with corruption contracts, stressing that what was previously signed are memoranda of understanding did not live to become Contracts, and was a "road map" of how to address the problem of electricity.

 

Coverage requirements

"The Siemens contract with the Ministry of Electricity is a real solution to the crisis and a timetable for the reform of the electricity sector, which is based on three amad, short, medium and far," he said. "This program is supposed to equip about twenty hours of electricity per day in the short term , And 24 hours in the medium term. The long term will include covering needs in an integrated manner and possibly exporting energy to neighboring countries, indicating that the success of this contract depends on providing the complete infrastructure, gas and oil products.

 

Direct contract 

"The contracts to solve the electricity crisis in the previous periods were expensive," says the director of the national project to rationalize electricity consumption. "The contract concluded by the Ministry of Electricity with Siemens Germany is a direct contract between the prime minister and the German company without mediation, The value of the $ 14 billion contract will increase to $ 40 billion, opening the doors of corruption to its investors. "

"The contract took several aspects, including distribution, transportation and maintenance of electric stations, which provides an increase to the system up to 6 thousand megawatts, which we have surplus production, noting the need to rehabilitate feeder secondary stations, which was agreed on Qualification through contracts concluded ".

 

National economy

For his part, said the specialist in the economic affairs, Ahmed Maklaf that "the current government's direction of opening up trade and investment with foreign countries, especially in Europe is a good progress indicator and good file to improve the joints of the national economy," pointing out that the recent contract between the Minister of Electricity Luay Khatib and CEO of Siemens Joe Kasir contract worth 14 billion dollars to rehabilitate the electricity sector in Iraq, a step at the beginning of the right way to provide energy to the citizen.