Baghdad: Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani inaugurated, this morning, the additional expansion unit of Bismayah gas investment station, which will add 300 megawatts to the station’s production, bringing its total capacity to 5,000 megawatts.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the newly inaugurated expansion unit is a significant development in Iraq’s energy infrastructure, aimed at enhancing the power supply across the nation. The Bismayah gas plant is a key component in the country’s strategy to meet growing energy demands.

The expansion project is expected to contribute substantially to the national grid, thereby improving electricity availability and reliability for residential and industrial consumers. The additional capacity marks a crucial step towards addressing power shortages in various regions.

Bismayah gas plant, with its increased capacity, is poised to play a pivotal role in Iraq’s long-term energy strategy, which focuses on sustainability and efficiency in power generation. The inauguration of the expansion unit underscores the government’s commitment to advancing infrastructure projects that bolster economic growth and development.