Why is Iraq's energy system vulnerable?

However the capacity to capture and process this gas has not kept pace. The inability to utilise its gas riches means that the country's gas deficit has grown, and Iraq now relies on imports from Iran to meet increasing demand. This has introduced a number of vulnerabilities to Iraq’s energy system.

How has Iraq's energy system changed over the years?

This has introduced a number of vulnerabilities to Iraq’s energy system. For example, payment issues last summer led to Iran cutting exports, significantly exacerbating electricity shortages in Iraq during peak seasonal demand. As oil production has soared, so has the amount of associated gas produced alongside.

Does Iraq have enough solar energy potential?

PVsyst was supplemented by NASA data to assess the energy potentials from solar energy. The results showed that Iraq has sufficient renewable energy potential due to its topological factors. Solar energy potential for 14 different areas in Iraq was estimated, and it was in range of (2200–3300 kWh).

How has war affected Iraq's power infrastructure?

Despite the extraordinary challenges of war in recent years, Iraq has made impressive gains, nearly doubling the country’s oil production over the past decade. But the turmoil has also undermined the country’s ability to maintain and invest in its power infrastructure.

How has the turmoil impacted Iraq's power infrastructure?

But the turmoil has also undermined the country’s ability to maintain and invest in its power infrastructure. This report maps out immediate practical actions and medium-term measures to tackle the most pressing problems in Iraq’s electricity sector.

Does Iraq rely on fossil fuels for electricity generation?

It shows that Iraq depends completely on fossil fuels for electricity generation except the hydroelectricity power which has alternatively been initiated to produce electricity (World Bank 1949; Kubba 2022).