Iraq Begins Importing Electricity from Turkey via New Power Line After 20-Year Plan

Jul 21, 2024, 10:38 AM

Iraq has commenced importing electricity from Turkey through a newly operational power line. This development, which began on Sunday, marks the culmination of a 20-year plan to establish an electricity-transmission line between the two countries. The new power line aims to supply electricity to Iraq's northern provinces, helping to diversify the country's energy sources and alleviate chronic power outages.