Iraq signs contract for three power substations in Basra
22 December 2024
Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has signed a contract to construct three power substations in Basra Province.
Funded by the World Bank, the project will add 3x90 MVA capacity at 132 kV, enhancing grid reliability, balancing loads, and reducing bottlenecks.
According to a statement from the Ministry, the project will be executed by a Turkish consortium of "BEST" [BEST Contracting & Trade Co. (Elektrik Taahhut ve Ticaret A.S.)] and "BETAS" [BEST Electrical Contracting and Trade Company], with Germany's "Antec Koba" providing consultancy oversight. Completion is expected within 18 months.
The substations will serve key areas: Al-Qibla in central Basra, Al-Ghadeer for residential and service needs, and Al-Fayhaa in Shatt Al-Arab for residential and service projects.
Minister Fadhil highlighted the strategic significance of the project, noting its role in increasing power supply hours, stabilizing the grid, and ensuring reliable energy sources for the region.
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