Turkey to Supply Electricity to Meet Kurdistan Region’s Energy Needs
The two ministers reached an agreement for Turkey to supply electricity to Iraq and ensure that the Kurdistan Region receive sufficient energy resources.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Turkey has pledged to help meet the electricity and gas demands of Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region and Mosul, as part of broader energy cooperation between the two neighboring countries, Iraqi officials announced on Sunday.
On Sunday, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met with Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar in Baghdad.
According to a statement from the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two officials discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in electricity and natural gas supplies. The talks focused on ensuring the energy needs of both countries are met through mutual agreements and strategic projects.
Turkish Companies to Invest in Iraq’s Energy Sector
During the meeting, discussions were held regarding Turkish companies’ potential investment in Iraq’s gas sector, as well as support for Iraq’s efforts to expand its electricity infrastructure. Officials also reviewed progress on ongoing energy projects, including plans to integrate electricity grids between Iraq and Turkey. Both sides emphasized the need to accelerate the completion of these projects to enhance energy stability in Iraq.
Commitment to Power Supply for Kurdistan and Mosul
The two ministers reached an agreement for Turkey to supply electricity to Iraq and ensure that the Kurdistan Region and Mosul receive sufficient energy resources. Additionally, they discussed modernizing existing oil export agreements, particularly the renewal of the Ceyhan pipeline transit contracts. Both sides agreed that updating these agreements is essential for increasing Iraq’s oil exports and facilitating its access to global markets.
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry also confirmed that the two ministers explored the possibility of importing Turkish natural gas to supply power plants across Iraq, further solidifying the growing energy partnership between Baghdad and Ankara.
