Two contracts between Electricity and the French “Total” to produce one thousand megabytes of solar

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[size=52]Two contracts between Electricity and the French “Total” to produce one thousand megabytes of solar energy in Basra[/size]

[size=45]The Minister of Electricity, Ali Fadel, sponsored the signing of two contracts between companies affiliated with the Ministry of Electricity and the French company Total Energies, to establish a solar power station in the Artawi field and produce one thousand megawatts in Basra.[/size]
[size=45]The Ministry stated in a statement:
The Minister of Electricity, Engineer Ziad Ali Fadel, sponsored the signing of two important contracts today, Monday, 4/8/2024, between the companies of the Ministry of Electricity and the French company Total Energies, stipulating the production of 1,000 megawatts of solar energy in Basra Governorate, which contributes to enhancing the electrical capacity of Iraq. Providing renewable energy sources. .[/size]
[size=45]According to the concluded agreement, the French company will establish a solar power station in the Artawi field in Basra Governorate in four stages and for a period of two years. In each stage, the national system will be equipped with 250 megawatts of energy. .[/size]
[size=45]Last year, the federal government signed a contract with Total, under the auspices of the Prime Minister, Mr. Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, which includes a package of oil and gas projects and solar energy production for a period of 25 years. As a result, the Ministry of Electricity formed technical committees to follow up on procedures with the relevant ministries and the foreign company. It resulted in the signing of contracts between the two sides, including the two contracts concluded today. The first contract includes leasing the land for the solar energy project between the General Company for Energy Production/Southern Region and Total Energies, while the second includes the signing of the connection contract with the electrical grid between the General Company for Transmission. Energy/Southern Region and Total. .[/size]
[size=45]In a statement by the Minister following the conclusion of the two contracts, he spoke about the advantages of shifting towards renewable energies in strengthening the country’s electrical infrastructure and achieving energy self-sufficiency. Engineer Ziad Ali Fadel appreciated the efforts of the committees formed for this purpose in overcoming the obstacles of red tape, completing the land lease requirements, and obtaining approvals from ministries and government institutions.[/size]
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