Electricity defends the connection projects: they have an economic return and support the stability

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[size=52]Electricity defends the connection projects: they have an economic return and support the stability of the network[/size]

[size=45]Baghdad/ Firas Adnan[/size]
[size=45]The Ministry of Electricity defended its projects by linking with the Gulf and neighboring countries, stressing that these steps would provide reliability and stability to the national system, and make Iraq a corridor for the transfer of energy in a way that achieves economic returns for the state's public treasury.[/size]
[size=45]While political parties speak with a kind of pessimism about these projects, experts believe that they are of great importance, especially in terms of the stability of the electrical system and its role in operating the idle factories.[/size]
[size=45]The ministry's spokesman, Ahmed Moussa, said, "The electrical interconnection projects with neighboring countries started quite a while ago, and they are part of the goals of diversifying energy sources."[/size]
[size=45]Moussa added, "The ministry has proceeded with projects, whether in terms of solar energy or electrical connection, which came in accordance with government directives on several levels."[/size]
[size=45]He pointed out that "Iraq has proceeded with the connection on several levels. We have a link with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and we have a contract to complete it, and another work with the Turkish side, and we have signed the final agreement for operation and we have completed the carrier lines."[/size]
[size=45]Moussa pointed out that "the government also proceeded with serious negotiations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia two years ago, and touched on deep issues in order to achieve the linkage."[/size]
[size=45]He stressed, "The Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers had earlier signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia, and during the visit of the government delegation a few days ago, the framework agreement was signed with the Saudi side."[/size]
[size=45]And Moussa stated, "The agreement witnessed defining the paths of the lines, the connection points, the first stage, and the rates that will be transferred to Iraq, which is one thousand megawatts."[/size]
[size=45]He continues, "The requirements for the connection are on both sides, each according to his obligations, and there are lines established inside Iraq that are considered infrastructure for him, and we take care of them through the Arar border crossing and the Yusufiya station."[/size]
[size=45]Moussa stressed, "In the past, Iraq discussed with the Gulf countries several times, specifically the steps to complete this linkage, especially with the Gulf Interconnection Authority, and we accomplished a large percentage of it."[/size]
[size=45]He stated, "The interconnection projects achieve a high percentage of the reliability and stability of the electrical network, address the low (flute) and establish an important matter for Iraq to enter as an important member of the energy market, and later it will be a corridor and preserver of energy security.[/size]
[size=45]And Moussa stressed, "The presence of Iraq on the energy transit line provides economic benefits, and that will be after the stability of the system, similar to what exists in the Gulf countries."[/size]
[size=45]He explained, "The ministry is open with everyone, and has no objections to negotiations with international companies to develop the energy sector."[/size]
[size=45]Moussa added, "Iraq has important agreements with German, Iranian, Emirati, French and Norwegian companies, in addition to the Gulf countries and the rest of the neighboring countries, aimed at achieving the public interest and keeping the electricity file serviceable while seeking to create energy on its own within the country by establishing stations in order to serve the citizens."[/size]
[size=45]For his part, the representative of the Al-Fateh bloc, Moeen Al-Kazemi, said that "the electrical connection projects with the Gulf countries do not solve the problem of Iraq in terms of what it needs."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Kazemi continued, "The transfer process will face some difficulties, most notably the conversion of the energy capacity from (120) to (220) flutes."[/size]
[size=45]He explained, "The implementation of the agreement needs a period of time that may reach two years, which is a long period, and therefore it will not put solutions close to the crisis."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Kazemi concluded, “The transfer process is not easy, as it requires setting up conveyor lines and it requires costs, in addition to the fact that the supplied quantities are very few that do not provide the needs of a single governorate.”[/size]
[size=45]In addition, the economic expert, Basem Jamil Antoun, stressed that "the next government should continue with these agreements with neighboring countries."[/size]
[size=45]Anton stated, "The solution to the electricity problem requires continuous programs that are sponsored by successive governments and are not affected by any ministerial change process."[/size]
[size=45]He pointed out that "connection has many positive effects in terms of providing electric power, as well as other issues related to integration with the countries of the region in terms of energy transmission, and providing electricity would operate the idle stations and create new job opportunities for the unemployed."[/size]
[size=45]And Electricity Minister Adel Ibrahim had said in previous statements, "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]Ibrahim added, "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 pointed out that "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]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 increasing demand for the current at an annual rate of about two thousand megawatts.[/size]
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