Kurdistan Region Plans 500MW Power Boost as Energy Demands Surge
KRG Electricity Ministry announces 500MW power boost planned for February, aiming to narrow gap between current 3,700MW production and 7,500MW demand. Citizens currently receive 7-10 hours of daily power supply.
Jan. 8, 2025
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) - The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Electricity spokesperson Omid Ahmed in an exclusive statement to Kurdistan 24 on Wednesday announced that the Ministry intends to add 500 megawatts to the national grid by the end of February.
According to Ahmed, the region's current power generation capacity stands at roughly 3,700 megawatts, considerably below the domestic demand of 7,500 megawatts. The planned expansion signifies a strategic move to address this substantial supply gap.
"National grid power distribution currently averages between seven to 10 hours daily," Ahmed stated, adding that the ministry intends to increase supply hours contingent upon "stable and controlled consumption patterns from citizens."
The Kurdistan Region has been wrestling with growing energy demands amid rapid urbanization and economic growth.
The current supply-demand discrepancy reflects broader regional infrastructure challenges, with the KRG implementing phased expansion strategies to improve power generation capacity.
