AMMAN — The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity confirmed on
Saturday evening the initiation of connection with the Kingdom, which will be
put into service as the beginning of July.
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The ministry further provided its latest updates regarding
the connection agreement between other countries, including Saudi Arabic, Gulf
countries, and Turkey.
Ministry spokesperson, Ahmed Musa stated that the connection
with the Kingdom is set to be ready on July 1 as a first phase with a capacity
of 50 megawatts, reaching Al-Rutba district in the Anbar Governorate to supply
the national grid.
He further explained that the connection with the Kingdom
required the establishment of an existing Rutba line, part of which passes
through Iraq’s territories and the other through Jordanian territories.
While the initial plans stated it would be operational on
June 1, due to weather conditions, soil difficulties, and some other related
issues, it was postponed to July 1 instead.
Musa added that the connection with Turkey is ready, but
they are awaiting service pricing suitable for its implementation as a first
phase.
Afterwards, the connection with the gulf will be ready in
the upcoming period.
Noting that five contracts were signed regarding the Gulf
connection, which requires approximately 12 months for the first phase to be
implemented.
Furthermore, in a recent governmental site visit to Saudi
Arabia, an agreement was reached to expand the Arar and Al-Yousufiyah power
stations, which are considered connection points. Additionally, a consultative
meeting was made regarding the nature of the concluded contract.
The first phase is set to be 1,000 megawatts through
specified connection points and line routes that are set to be completed soon.
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