Stalled power projects threaten summer electricity in Dhi Qar, warns lawmaker

An Iraqi lawmaker said most power generation projects in Dhi Qar province remain stalled despite being awarded to foreign companies, blaming neglect by the Ministry of Electricity and warning that continued delays could trigger an electricity crisis in the coming summer.

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Iraq ‘close’ to signing energy contracts amid worsening gas shortages

A shortage of Iranian gas imports has left Iraq struggling to supply its power plants, resulting in a diminished electricity supply.

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Iraq to enhance energy supply by importing gas from four countries: Advisor

The US earlier in March declined to renew a sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to buy electricity from Iran as part of President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.

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Iraq launches largest solar energy project in Basra

The project is part of Baghdad's efforts to ensure continuous power provision and reduce reliance on gas imports

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Complete power outage hits three Iraqi provinces

The power outage has been attributed to a technical fault at power stations in Basra. 

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Iraq anticipates increased Iranian gas supplies despite US pressure

Iraq has long relied on imports of electricity and gas from Iran, but has faced difficulties paying for these imports due to US sanctions. Previous US administrations have repeatedly renewed a waiver permitting Iraq to purchase Iranian electricity, as the country continues to struggle with providing power to its people

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Iraq anticipates Iranian gas exports to resume next week amid power struggles

Iranian gas exports to Iraq, crucial for powering the country’s national grid, remain suspended due to ongoing maintenance in Iran, causing significant power shortages across Iraq. The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity expects the exports to resume next week.

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Iraq to lose 5,500 MW amid temporary Iranian gas supply shutdown

A 15-day maintenance shutdown of Iranian gas supplies will cut 5,500 megawatts from Iraq’s power grid, impacting Baghdad, the central region, and Middle Euphrates region. With gas flows from Iran reduced to seven million cubic meters per day, far below the agreed 25 million, the electricity ministry is coordinating with the oil ministry to mitigate the shortfall.

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Iraq announces record high electricity generation

The Iraqi government on Tuesday announced a record high electricity generation, coinciding with ongoing protests over shortages.

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