Empowering Iraq: The $27 Billion Deal for Iraq''s Energy
Iraq has struck a major deal with France''s TotalEnergies company, bringing in $27 billion in foreign investment to build up natural resource development and electricity supply. Iraq has long desired greater foreign direct
TotalEnergies awards contract for its mega-project in
The French energy giant signed the USD 27-billion contract to begin construction of four energy projects in the country in July 2023. TotalEnergies will take a 45% stake in the project, with QatarEnergy taking a
Reimagining a way forward: Iraq''s economy and
On April 24, 2023, the Atlantic Council''s Iraq Initiative convened a hybrid panel discussion to examine Iraq''s current economic and energy landscape, and their future trajectory. The panel discussed Iraq''s significant
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state new energy policies for management and diversication of their energy sources (Al-Kayiem and Mohammad 2019; Togh and Abedian 2016), and this also includes the sustainability
GE announces new ''Energy Transition Plan'' to support
Transformation of Iraq into a regional energy hub: Enhancing an interconnected grid to be stronger, smarter, more reliable, and more sustainable. Deployed together as a strategic priority, GE solutions can play a key role in
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New IEA report provides practical roadmap to address
The new IEA report, Iraq''s Energy Sector: A Roadmap to a Brighter Future, maps out immediate practical actions and medium-term measures to tackle the most pressing problems in Iraq''s electricity sector. The
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latest news on iraqi energy storage grid-connected electricity prices. Iraq to start receiving electricity from Jordan . The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity revealed this week that it is raising
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Iraq''s energy security strategy: A path to diversity and energy
Image: A tower at the Basra South oil refinery in the southern Iraq city of Basra flares as it cooks off natural gas May 20, 2004. Oil prices rose on Thursday, closing the gap to
Iraq''s energy security strategy: A path to diversity and
A paper co-authored by Dr. Abbas Kadhim, director of the Iraq Initiative at the Atlantic Council, and Dr. Sara Vakhshouri, founder and president of SVB Energy International, outlines immediate and medium-term practical
6 FAQs about [Latest iraqi energy storage policy]
What is Iraq's Energy Plan?
The plan includes several key pillars that support the government’s goals to enhance Iraq’s power infrastructure, as well as promote decarbonization and energy sector diversification.
What is the energy transition plan for Iraq?
This is the guiding strategy for our ‘Energy Transition Plan’ for Iraq and is the most comprehensive approach, covering all potential solutions the country can leverage.” The plan proposes a strategic mix of customized technology and solutions that supports decarbonization across the energy landscape unique to Iraq.
Is foreign help enough to fix Iraq's energy problems?
Foreign help is not enough to fix energy issues, domestic reform is necessary. This past July, Iraq and France’s TotalEnergies finalized the Gas Growth Integrated Project, a $27 billion energy deal aimed at Iraq’s natural resources and improving the country’s electricity supply.
Does Iraq have a green energy plan?
Iraq intends to generate 25% of its energy from green sources by 2030, and in 2022 made $750m in low interest loans available to fund solar initiatives. An increase in renewable power will drive growth in green hydrogen and ammonia production.
Can Iraq achieve energy self-sufficiency without regional aid?
However, the path to energy sufficiency remains a considerable challenge for Iraq even with regional aid. Without domestic reforms to address the underlying causes of the energy crisis, Iraq’s journey towards achieving energy self-sufficiency is still a considerable distance away.
What is the future of electricity supply in Iraq?
There are a number of pathways available for the future of electricity supply in Iraq but the most affordable, reliable and sustainable path requires cutting network losses by half at least, strengthening regional interconnections, putting captured gas to use in efficient power plants, and increasing the share of renewables in the mix.