University of Karbala
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Objective: the Iraqi electricity sector is in a critical state requiring immediate reforms. The industry and the academic community have expressed concern about the system’s ability to provide stable power supply and overall operational inefficiency. The energy sector is currently experiencing one of the most significant demand increases in the world, and given its capital intensity, it occupies a significant part of Iraq’s government investment program. Moreover, there has been a significant increase in the financial burden on Iraq’s electricity supply due to the high subsidies needed to cover current expenses. These subsidies are considered to be among the highest in the world. Methods: the reasoning presented in the article deals with the complex issue of the production capacities of power plants operating within the geographical boundaries of the central and southern regions of the country of Iraq, with particular attention to the paramount importance of understanding the scale and volume of energy demand existing in these aforementioned regions, as well as the multifaceted complexities associated with the diverse types of consumers who participate in the use of these energy resources. Results: taking into account the above-mentioned difficulties, this article examines these issues in detail and presents a number of proposals aimed directly at improving the overall efficiency of the energy sector. One of the main recommendations provides for a comprehensive reform of the energy sector, with special attention to meeting the growing demand for electricity among the population. The implementation of this proposal is expected to make significant progress in providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions to meet the ever-increasing needs of the population.
reform, Iraqi power system, generation, distribution, metering, electrical power planning, implementation of power generation projects, multi-linear regression
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