Iraq has invited foreign companies to participate in the construction of 11 steam power plants with a total generation capacity of approximately 15,000 MW, according to an official statement reported by the Iraqi News Agency.
The Electricity Ministry has proposed these projects across various regions and is awaiting responses from interested companies regarding project details and cost estimates, Ministry spokesman Ahmed Al-Abadi stated.
According to Al-Abadi, the construction of these plants is expected to take between three to five years and will play a key role in addressing Iraq’s significant power supply deficit.
“We have put forward plans to build 11 steam power stations and anticipate a combined output of nearly 15,000 MW,” he said. “These stations will operate using available fuel, and we have asked companies to submit their proposals and required procedures for implementation.”
Iraq continues to struggle with a severe electricity shortage due to war-related infrastructure damage, lack of maintenance, and disruptions in Iranian gas supplies.
Steam power plants offer several advantages, including higher efficiency, reduced fuel consumption, lower maintenance costs, and a smaller project footprint compared to other power generation methods.
