Iraq’s government has announced plans to increase the country’s electricity generation capacity to 48 GW by 2028, in cooperation with foreign companies. The Ministry of Electricity has signed agreements with multinational firms including GE Vernova, Siemens, and Shanghai Electric to construct new power plants and implement long-term maintenance programs through 2028.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Iraq’s current electricity production ranges between 24 GW and 28 GW.
- In October 2025, US-based GE Vernova and the Iraqi government agreed to build CCGT power plants with a total capacity of 24 GW. A separate agreement with Siemens covers the development of an additional 14 GW of capacity.
In August 2025, the Iraqi Prime Minister stated that the country’s power grid would gain up to 60 GW of additional capacity once major projects are completed.
Additionally, Iraq has activated a new 400-kV transmission line between Maysan and Amarah. The line, featuring 119 towers and a 1-GW capacity, is expected to stabilize voltage and enhance electricity delivery across southern and central provinces, according to Electricity Minister.