AMMAN — An Iraqi source suggests that Jordan will commence
supplying Iraq with electricity early next month as part of the electrical
connection project initiated by the two countries a year ago. This project,
which was expected to launch at the end of August last year, has faced delays
due to recent security incidents in certain Iraqi regions, including attacks on
power transmission towers. However, Iraqi authorities are now preparing a
comprehensive security plan, including the use of drones, to protect these
vital components of the electrical connection.
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The source, who chose to remain anonymous,
mentioned that Jordan would initially provide one-third of the agreed-upon
electrical capacity in the first phase, Saraya News reported. This translates
to a supply of 50 megawatts to the Al-Rutbah region, out of a total of 150
megawatts, which will later be extended to cover other areas. The
delay in the project was also attributed to the adverse impact of high temperatures on the
electricity supply. As a result, experts have advised waiting for more
favorable conditions.
Egypt continued to export electricity to
Jordan and Sudan
Simultaneously, Egypt's
Ministry of Electricity has revealed that despite recent power shortages, Egypt continued
to export electricity to Jordan and Sudan. Daily electricity exports to these
two countries ranged from 150 to 180 megawatts. The electrical connection
project between Jordan and Iraq has a capacity of 550 megawatts, and both
countries' high-level committees have agreed to enhance and expand the
connection to achieve greater integration between the two countries'
electrical energy sectors, Khaberni reported.
Sudan currently receives between 60 and 80
megawatts of electricity daily from Egypt, but efforts to increase and
reinforce the connection line have been hampered by the current situation in
Sudan. Sudan produces approximately 3,000 megawatts of electricity, with nearly
half coming from dams on the Nile. However, approximately half of the
population does not have access to electricity.
Electricity exchange projects
Electricity exchange projects are primarily
based on the
exchange of electricity. In cases where Egypt's electricity
network requires additional capacity, it will be readily available, as is the
case with the ongoing electrical connection project with Saudi Arabia, which
has a capacity of 3,000 megawatts. Currently, mutual capacity is not
substantial, and most of the time,
Egypt exports electricity exclusively.
However, if capacity increases and ongoing projects are commissioned, and Egypt
requires additional electrical capacity, it can be obtained.
Egypt, on the other hand, has significant
food import needs, including meat, grains, and oils, and Sudan is an important
market for providing a portion of these necessities, particularly meat. Both
the
electrical connection project and trade relationships between these
countries hold significant potential for regional energy and economic
cooperation.
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