New promises to achieve self-sufficiency in electricity within 3 years

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[size=52]New promises to achieve self-sufficiency in electricity within 3 years[/size]

[size=45]Minister of Electricity Adel Karim spoke about the possibility of achieving self-sufficiency within three years, provided that funds and gas to operate the stations are provided, stressing that the connection with the Gulf will be through two outlets, the first in Kuwait, with a line that reaches the southern governorates, and the second with Saudi Arabia, with a line that reaches the central governorates.[/size]
[size=45]Karim said, "The Gulf electricity connection was recently approved, but the negotiations took more than two years and go back to the previous government."[/size]
[size=45]He added, "The current government headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi has activated the negotiation, and we have reached an agreement to link Iraq through the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and through Kuwait."[/size]
[size=45]He pointed out that "the two contracts were officially signed and implemented, and it takes some time with a maximum ceiling of two years, so that Iraq will be equipped in the first phase with 500 megawatts via Kuwait so that there will be an escalation to 1,000 megawatts and then 1500 megawatts."[/size]
[size=45]Karim stressed that "the Saudi line will be towards central Iraq, and it will also be activated in an ascending manner and with the same time limit."[/size]
[size=45]He continues, "The connection gives Iraq additional energies for its electrical network until we have additional stations and the construction of stations in the coming stages," noting that "the cost was very rewarding and appropriate for providing electricity by linking with the Gulf countries."[/size]
[size=45]Karim added, "With its success in completing the linkage projects with Turkey, Jordan, the Gulf states and Iran, it will become one of the important countries in the field of energy in the region, and it is possible that we will turn into a country that is a transit country for energy from the Gulf to Europe or vice versa."[/size]
[size=45]He pointed out that "the current shortage in the electrical network is estimated at 15,000 megawatts, in addition to the need for an additional reserve of about 4 thousand megawatts to meet any emergency that may occur."[/size]
[size=45]Karim went on to say that "self-sufficiency can happen within three years if the next government is serious about providing money and fuel to operate the stations, and during this period we will continue to import energy, which is nothing wrong with it."[/size]
[size=45]According to a government statement received by Al-Mada, "This agreement with the Gulf countries will create more reasons for the stability of the supply of electric power and the supply of the national grid, especially during the seasons that witness high demand."[/size]
[size=45]The statement added, "A second agreement was signed that aims to provide Iraq with electric power from Saudi Arabia, and for the Iraqi national grid to become a hub for energy transmission between the continents of Asia and Europe," stressing that "the agreement was signed by the Minister of Oil on the Iraqi side, and the Minister of Energy on the Saudi side." .[/size]
[size=45]For his part, economic expert Basem Jamil Antoun said, "Electricity is the main engine for all sectors of life."[/size]
[size=45]Anton added, "Providing electric power would occupy the agricultural, industrial, transport and tourism sectors."[/size]
[size=45]He noted that "55 thousand industrial projects in the private sector suffer from a shortage of electric power, and are forced to partner with the owners of private generators, which are expensive and are an emergency and non-permanent solution."[/size]
[size=45]Antoun estimates, “energy drains about 30% of the costs of operating private projects,” explaining that “providing electricity at subsidized prices would advance the productive sector and dispense with agricultural and industrial imports, and human life at home would be better.”[/size]
[size=45]He stressed, "The success of projects to support the electrical sector will have a clear impact on unemployment rates by providing job opportunities in factories."[/size]
[size=45]Antoun finds, “The electrical connection is one of the most important things the government seeks to achieve in the next stage,” noting that “the current production of electricity is 22,000 megawatts, while the actual need rises annually by about 3 thousand megawatts in conjunction with the population increase and the deterioration of the sector. distribution".[/size]
[size=45]And he added, "Diversifying the sources of electric energy with neighboring countries will make Iraq in a space of freedom and not be governed by one country," referring to the reliance on Iranian gas to operate generators.[/size]
[size=45]And Anton concluded, "The electrical connection with the Gulf has great advantages, as it provides more energies and contributes to reducing dependence on the supplied gas, as it is the beginning of achieving self-sufficiency."[/size]
[size=45]The scourge of corruption that afflicts state institutions is one of the reasons for the continuation of the energy crisis, in addition to the networks’ exposure to actual problems outside the control of the state, including the low levels of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the suspension of some power stations in dams, and terrorist operations against electricity transmission towers from time to time. In addition to the continuing growing demand for the current at an annual rate of about two thousand megawatts.[/size]
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