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Why do Iraqis still need electricity?

In human terms, Iraqis continue to bear a heavy price for this situation. “In a country where temperatures are 50°C in the summer, electricity provision is fundamental to social stability and security,” said Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum, which has been developing gas for domestic use in Iraq since 2007.

Does Iraq have a 24-hour electricity supply?

Even with the imports, Iraq cannot guarantee 24-hour electricity supplies across the country, particularly during the peak summer demand periods. Iraq’s electricity demand in the summer exceeds 35GW, at least 10GW more than can be provided. The result is frequent blackouts and the overuse of pricey private diesel generators.

Is gas a key to Iraq's Energy Independence?

Even LNG exports are an option. “Iraq has not even begun to really explore gas developments in a major way,” said Jafar. Gas will be fundamental to Iraq’s ambitions towards energy independence, since it is considered a transition fuel, as the COP28 summit in Dubai in late 2023 designated it.

Will natural gas replace imported electricity in Iraq?

“Natural gas will replace other sources as well as the share of imported electricity in the short-to-medium term. But Iraq will need twice the amount of gas in the coming years to be able to supply demand for electricity, and our projects will help fill a portion of that need,” said Qadi.

Why is Energy Independence important in Iraq?

The challenge of developing Iraq’s prodigious domestic gas resources has thrown the issue of energy independence into sharp relief. For the government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the need is to improve electricity services that could support economic development, improve government services and build better security.

Is Iraq a good place to invest in energy?

Iraq faces a stark energy conundrum. The country holds the world’s fifth-largest proved crude oil reserves—at 145b bl, equivalent to 8% of the global total—and is twelfth in terms of global gas reserves—at 131tcf. Renewables are another potential strength, with plans to install 12GW of solar capacity by 2030.

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