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Siemens and Orascom Construction have signed an agreement with Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity to rebuild Baiji 1 and Baiji 2 power plants in northern Iraq. The plants will have a combined generation capacity of 1.6GW when completed.
The project represents a major step in Siemens’ roadmap for rebuilding Iraqs power sector that has already added more than 700 megawatts to Iraq’s grid. Work at Baiji, which is about 250 km north of Baghdad, will begin once the contracts are approved by Iraq’s Council of Ministers and a financial agreement is reached with the Ministry of Finance. The projects are expected to be completed within 28 months after the financial closing.
Orascom Construction was previously the EPC contractor on the Baiji 2 power plant. Both plants in Baiji were severely damaged by Islamic State militants. Recovering the lost capacity from the plants will help Iraq power its biggest oil refinery located in the city, a concrete plant, and will provide electricity to thousands of homes in Salahuddin province and other areas.
Siemens will supply four new SGT5-2000E gas turbines and will inspect and revamp six existing ones. The company will also provide two 400kV and one 132kV substations, along with generators, auxiliaries, automation and control systems, and related electrical equipment.
“Iraq’s economic transformation is picking up pace, and this project demonstrates Siemens’ commitment to help Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity provide efficient and reliable power to all its people,” said Dietmar Siersdorfer, CEO Siemens Middle East and UAE. “We are proud to begin this project to help Iraqis in liberated areas recover and prosper.” |
