AMMAN — The Jordanian-Iraqi electrical
connection is set to begin operations today, Saturday, as announced by Amjad
Al-Rawashdeh, the General Manager of the National Electricity Company.
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In a press statement on Thursday, Al-Rawashdeh
stated that the shared line between the Jordanian Al-Risha power station and
the Iraqi Al-Rutba station, operating at 132 kilovolts, will supply power to
loads in the Al-Rutba area near the Jordanian border, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
The Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali
Fadel, emphasized that the official launch of the electrical connection between
Iraq and Jordan follows extensive efforts and diligent oversight, confirming
that operations will commence on Saturday.
In a subsequent press statement on Friday, the
Minister highlighted the significance of completing this connection after years
of effort, particularly for the Al-Rutba district in Anbar Governorate, which
has endured a decade without national electricity due to sabotage by terrorist
groups since 2014.
The Minister explained that the electrical
connection spans 330 km within Iraqi territory and an additional 6 km within
Jordanian territory at a voltage of 132 kilovolts. Initially, the line will
supply around 40 megawatts, with plans to increase to 150 megawatts in the
second phase, eventually reaching 500 megawatts to power large parts of western
Anbar Governorate.
Adnan Al-Kubaisi, a member of the local
government in western Anbar Governorate, commended the joint efforts of the
Iraqi and Jordanian governments in completing this crucial electrical
connection, ending prolonged electricity outages.
The signing of the first amendment to the electricity
sale contract on February 11, 2024, in Amman, marks a significant milestone in
supplying the Iraqi side with 132-kilovolt electricity for the Al-Rutba area's
power needs.
This agreement, signed by Amjad Al-Rawashdeh
for Jordan and Riyadh Aribi Mukallaf for Iraq, signifies both countries'
commitment to enhancing electrical energy exchange and stability, contributing
to the future Arab energy market.
Rawashdeh noted that after the second phase,
Iraq will receive approximately 150-200 megawatts, with the potential for up to
500 megawatts in the future.
This project's inception dates back to a
memorandum of understanding signed on December 29, 2018, between the Iraqi
Ministry of Electricity and the Jordanian Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Resources, aiming to establish a synchronous electrical network.
Further steps included the signing of an
electricity sale contract on September 27, 2020, and the implementation
mechanism for the Jordanian-Iraqi electrical connection project on July 15,
2021, through a 400 kV overhead transmission line.
The groundwork for this project was laid on
October 6, 2022, signifying a significant milestone in regional energy
cooperation.
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