Baghdad: Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired the 38th regular session of the Council of Ministers, focusing on the country’s general situation and addressing economic and service issues.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Council made several important decisions regarding electricity, water infrastructure, and energy projects.

A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office highlighted the Prime Minister’s directive to expedite the gas supply project to the Bismayah power plant. This includes implementing the (42) node gas pipeline project through the Rusafa silo of the Ministry of Trade without incurring rent or financial obligations.

The Council also moved forward with the floating platform project for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG). Recommendations were approved to review company bids for the project, deemed a strategic development initiative. This decision aligns with Cabinet Resolutions No. 53 and 108 of 2025 and Ministerial Council for Energy Resolution No. 55 of 2025, as well as Legislative Resolution No. 767.

In the oil sector, the Council approved the Audit Committee’s recommendations for evaluating contracts associated with oil platforms managed by the Ministry of Transport’s General Company for Iraqi Ports. The aim is to assess compliance with contract terms and ensure technical and economic feasibility.

To enhance the water sector infrastructure, the Council voted to exempt procurement committees from specific provisions to facilitate the implementation of the Federal General Budget Law No. 13 of 2023 and Cabinet Resolution No. 24600 of 2024. This decision aims to address the ongoing water crisis in Basra Governorate.

Furthermore, the Council voted to write off debts owed by the Baghdad Municipality and other provincial municipalities to the Ministry of Electricity for public street lighting. These departments will assume responsibility for electricity bills for street lighting starting July 1, 2026.