PM Inaugurates New Gas Turbine at Iraqi Power Plant

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has inaugurated gas turbine unit No. 13 at the Bismayah Gas Power Plant, adding 300 MW to the facility's output. He also opened refurbished units that restored around 210 MW, bringing the plant's total generation capacity to 5,000 MW. Al-Sudani praised the efforts of the private sector, the Ministry of Electricity, and GE, which delivered the project in record time, in coordination with Mass Group Holding (MGH). He confirmed the government's commitment to expanding electricity infrastructure and securing gas supplies for power plants through broader partnerships, including the installation of a floating platform and a permanent reception facility at Al-Faw Grand Port by summer 2026.

Key electricity projects under way include:

A major GE programme targeting 24,000 MW of gas turbine capacity.
Siemens projects aiming for 15,000 MW.
Thermal plants to generate 10,000 MW.
Private investment plants adding 10,000 MW.
Solar and renewable projects delivering 3,000 MW.

The Prime Minister also stressed the need for modern, fair, and flexible billing systems to secure production costs, including smart meters and prepaid cards.