Economy News – Baghdad
The Bassima Al-Ghaziyeh station is facing a critical operational challenge due to the cessation of Iranian gas supply, currently functioning at only 16% of its installed capacity. This power station plays a vital role in supplying electricity to Baghdad, with its output essential for meeting the demands of the capital.
The Ministries of Electricity and Oil are actively exploring alternative solutions to avert the suspension of operations at the Bassima station. Spokesman Ahmed Al-Abadi stated that the station relies heavily on Iranian gas, with Al-Kaz serving as a supplementary fuel source. He highlighted that a portion of the Iranian gas transported from the southern regions has historically been allocated to the Bassima station to sustain its operations until further solutions are developed.
He further noted that collaborative efforts between the Ministries of Electricity and Oil are underway to address the shortage of Iranian gas and ensure the continued operation of production units across various stations.
The Bassima station has a nominal output capacity of 4,500 megawatts. However, due to the reduction in Iranian gas supplies—falling from 45 million cubic meters per day to just 8 million—its current generation capacity has plummeted to approximately 750 megawatts, equivalent to only 16% of its potential production capability.
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