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How long did Iraq take to form a consensus government?

Estimates not yet published by U.S. Energy Information Administration, International Energy Statistics. After holding parliamentary elections in October 2021, Federal Iraq took a year to form a consensus government under the leadership of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

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.

Is Iraq pursuing solar power goals?

65 Iraq Oil Report, “Iraq pursues solar power goals, but hurdles remain,” August 25, 2022; Middle East Economic Survey, “Baghdad Approves Solar Projects”, June 2, 2023; Middle East Economic Survey, “Iraq’s 2030 ‘Sustainable Transition’ Plan: Gas & Renewables To The Fore”, December 3, 2021.

What is the future of electricity supply in Iraq?

There are a number of pathways available for the future of electricity supply in Iraq but the most affordable, reliable and sustainable path requires cutting network losses by half at least, strengthening regional interconnections, putting captured gas to use in efficient power plants, and increasing the share of renewables in the mix.

Does Iraq need solar power?

Although solar generation accounted for an insignificant share of total power generation, Iraq plans to develop renewable energy projects to replace some of its oil and natural gas-fired capacity and to reduce natural gas and electricity imports from Iran (Table 4).

Does Iraq approve a $153 billion budget?

Ahmed Rasheed and Timour Azhari, Reuters, “Iraq approves record $153 billion budget including big public hiring,” June 11, 2023. International Monetary Fund, 2022 Article IV Consultation with Iraq, February 2023, Table 2, page 27. U.S. Energy Information Administration, OPEC Revenues Factsheet, June 2023.