Iraq s energy storage capacity in 2025

Does Iraq have a green energy plan?

Iraq intends to generate 25% of its energy from green sources by 2030, and in 2022 made $750m in low interest loans available to fund solar initiatives. An increase in renewable power will drive growth in green hydrogen and ammonia production.

How can Iraq address its current electricity shortfall & growing power needs?

BAGHDAD – Iraq, one of the world's biggest energy producers, can address its current electricity shortfall and growing power needs through immediate action to relieve pressure on the system, according to an in-depth report published Thursday by the International Energy Agency.

What is Iraq's crude oil production capacity in 2023?

We estimate that Iraq’s effective crude oil production capacity was 4.4 million b/d as of mid-2023, down from 4.8 million b/d at the beginning of 2023. The addition of a new refinery and restoration of some equipment at the Basra export terminal boosted production capacity in 2023.

What is Iraq's refining capacity?

Iraq’s total operating refining capacity is about 1.2 million b/d.27 The Iraqi government plans to reduce petroleum product imports by rehabilitating the refining sector and building new refineries, but the government has struggled in its efforts to attract the foreign investment needed in the downstream sector.

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.

Will Iraq continue to use oil to meet energy demand?

Iraq will continue to mostly use oil to meet energy demand until it develops more natural gas processing capacity and pipeline infrastructure. Table 1. Iraq’s energy overview, 2021