Euphrates Combined Cycle Expansion Project
Sector: Natural Gas • Location: Iraq
Source: PR Newswire
Shanghai Electric is upgrading power plants across four Iraqi governorates by transforming simple-cycle units into combined-cycle systems. The expansion will add a total capacity of 625 MW and boost overall plant efficiency by approximately 50%, generating an additional 5 billion kWh of electricity annually without increasing fuel consumption. The project aims to alleviate Iraq's chronic electrici
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Iraq
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- PR Newswire
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Description | Shanghai Electric is upgrading power plants across four Iraqi governorates by transforming simple-cycle units into combined-cycle systems. The expansion will add a total capacity of 625 MW and boost overall plant efficiency by approximately 50%, generating an additional 5 billion kWh of electricity annually without increasing fuel consumption. The project aims to alleviate Iraq's chronic electricity shortages and reduce reliance on imported natural gas. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Iraq |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-12-22 |
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