With a capacity of 600 megawatts, the Turkish line enters service to boost Iraq’s electricity supply.
With a capacity of 600 megawatts, the Turkish line enters service to boost Iraq’s electricity supply.
2025-06-06 05:11
Shafaq News/ A source in the Northern Region Electricity Directorate reported on Friday that the Turkish line has officially entered service, with a capacity of 600 megawatts, aiming to support the Iraqi electricity system, especially in the northern regions.
The source told Shafaq News Agency, “The line linking Iraq and Turkey entered service after completing technical and technological tests. It was connected to the Iraqi electricity grid to supply the governorates of Nineveh, Kirkuk, Salah al-Din, and parts of Diyala with energy, according to need and the load plans set by the Ministry of Electricity.”
He added, “This development represents a qualitative step forward in the energy import file and will contribute significantly to alleviating pressure on the local grid, especially with the increase in demand during the summer.”
In the same context, economic expert Abbas Hammadi told Shafaq News Agency, “The introduction of the Turkish line will provide immediate support to the network, but it must be part of a broader plan to improve national production and reduce reliance on imports.” He noted that “stability in the electricity sector is a key factor in stimulating the economy, attracting investment, and alleviating the burden on citizens.”
Hamadi explained that “the government must work simultaneously to modernize the infrastructure of the transmission and distribution network and invest in alternative energy sources to secure a sustainable electricity future.”
The Turkish line is considered one of the strategic projects the Ministry of Electricity has been working on over the past years to enhance the diversity of energy supply sources and achieve greater stability in daily supply.
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