Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIV

No 6

7-Feb-2011

IRAQ

Iraq Imports 550MW Of Electricity

Iraq currently imports 550mw of electricity from neighboring countries, the countrys Ministry of Electricity announced on 30 January. Iran provides 500mw of electricity, while the Iraqi ministry is negotiating for further supply to meet the countrys growing power needs. Iraq had been importing 250mw from Turkey, but the contract between the two countries expired. In an interview with Reuters Jeff...