Iraq ‘close’ to signing energy contracts amid worsening gas shortages

A shortage of Iranian gas imports has left Iraq struggling to supply its power plants, resulting in a diminished electricity supply.

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Iraq, Iran FMs discuss nuclear talks, electricity imports in Tehran

Iraq has recently begun trying to address an over-reliance on Iran to fuel its power grid, after Washington declined to renew a waiver allowing Iraq to import Iranian electricity

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KRG to provide 24-hour electricity to entire Kurdistan until end of 2026: PM Barzani

The “Runaki Project” is the KRG's program to provide 24-hour power to residential neighborhoods. The plan aims to eliminate the electricity issues that the Region has struggled with for decades.

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Iraqi PM orders removal of obstacles to expedite gas pipeline to Baghdad power plant

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has ordered the removal of obstacles delaying the gas pipeline from Mahmudiya district to Bismayah power station.

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Iraq to enhance energy supply by importing gas from four countries: Advisor

The US earlier in March declined to renew a sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to buy electricity from Iran as part of President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.

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Iraq’s power brokers stumble in the shadow of US sanctions

Iraq’s political system stands at a crossroads: it must either sacrifice its current relationship with Iran to evade US sanctions or risk a popular uprising that could destabilize it. Strengthening ties with neighboring states and forging new partnerships may be the only way to reduce reliance on Iran and shield Iraq from sanctions without triggering internal collapse.

Alfadhel Ahmad

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US declines to renew waiver allowing Iraq to buy energy from Iran

"On March 8, the U.S. Department of State did not renew the waiver for Iraq to purchase Iranian electricity," a spokesperson of the US Embassy in Baghdad.

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Round-the-clock electricity program reaches 300,000 in Kurdistan Region

Saturday’s additions bring the total number of subscribers receiving round-the-clock electricity to approximately 90,000 subscribers across the Kurdistan Region, accounting for nearly 300,000 citizens

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Iraq says installing solar power for 5,000 government buildings

The project will address "Iraq's energy challenges and aims to balance supply and demand through sustainable and efficient energy solutions," Naseer Karim Qasim, head of the National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects, told state media on Friday.

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