Iraq energy storage channel

What is the future of electricity supply in Iraq?

The future of electricity supply in Iraq can be achieved through several pathways, but the most affordable, reliable, and sustainable approach involves reducing network losses by at least half, strengthening regional interconnections, utilizing captured gas in efficient power plants, and increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix.

Are there power outages in Iraq?

Power outages in Iraq are a daily occurrence for most households. This is due to increasing demand for electricity, especially during peak summer months, outrunning the increasing generating capacity.

Where does Iraq import gas from?

Iraq now relies on imports from Iran to meet increasing demand. The inability to utilise its gas riches means that the country's gas deficit has grown, and as oil production has soared, so has the amount of associated gas produced alongside.

How can network losses be reduced in Iraq's electricity supply?

The most affordable, reliable and sustainable path for the future of electricity supply in Iraq 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.

What is Iraq's current daily oil production?

The report projects that Iraq’s oil production will grow by 1.3 million barrels a day by 2030, becoming the world’s fourth-largest oil producer.

How has the turmoil impacted Iraq's power infrastructure?

The turmoil has undermined Iraq’s ability to maintain and invest in its power infrastructure. This report maps out immediate practical actions and medium-term measures to tackle the most pressing problems in Iraq’s electricity sector.