Kurdistan electricity generation to return to normal: Ministry

“The process of increasing gas production at Khor Mor has begun, and Thursday at 10:00 am, electricity supply will return to normal,” Omed Ahmed, spokesperson for the Kurdistan Region’s electricity ministry, told The New Region. 

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Dana Gas reduces supply to Kurdistan Region power stations: Ministry

“The Ministry of Electricity and the Ministry of Natural Resources are in contact with the aforementioned company to resolve the issue and restore normal gas supply and electricity production,” said the KRG electricity ministry.

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One killed, three injured in Baghdad electrical transformer explosion

Poor enforcement of safety regulations at public and private buildings frequently result in major fire and explosion incidents across Iraq, often leading to large numbers of casualties.

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Over 750,000 benefited from KRG electricity debt discount: Official

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) introduced a 50 percent discount on electricity legacy debts accumulated before the launch of the Runaki project in late July through the e-Psule payment initiative for residential and agricultural subscribers, while the commercial, industrial, and government offices were eligible for a 25 percent discount.

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Iraqi private generator owners threaten boycott if demands not met

Private generator owners however, are threatening to stop providing electricity if the government does not address the fuel shortage and imposed taxes and fees.

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Over 170,000 benefited from electricity legacy debt discount: Runaki

“So far, more than 170,000 beneficiaries have benefited from the pre-Runaki electricity debt waiver, mostly residential beneficiaries, followed by businesses,” the Runaki team told The New Region. 

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PM Zaidi says electricity production, distribution to ‘double’ in 2027

Zaidi directed Electricity Minister Ali Saadi Wahib to maintain a domestic production capacity of 30,000 megawatts and purchase 15,000 megawatts from the US company General Electric (GE), 12,000 from solar energy, and 10,000 from thermal energy.

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Iraq arrests electricity ministry undersecretary

His arrest comes amid a renewed crackdown on corruption suspects by the Iraqi government under Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.

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Kurdistan power generation returns to normal

A source from one of Erbil’s power stations told The New Region that four out of eight gas production units had been reactivated by Tuesday morning, adding that another two are set to follow, returning the electricity supply to normal levels.

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