Iraq announced Wednesday the beginning of the “practical” steps for electric power grid connection with Jordan, according to a statement released by Iraqi Ministry of Electricity.
The statement said Iraq has already launched a grid connection with Jordan, and work has begun by checking on the the power transmission lines routes, connection stations and soil.
Procedures have begun and construction work is currently underway for Al-Qaim Electrical Transformation Station line, to complete the power route with Jordan, the statement added.
Locally, Director General of Jordan National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), Amjad Rawashdeh, said the project is “proceeding according to the time schedule agreed upon between the two countries,” lauding the project as “vital and important.”
The statement added that the power interconnection with Turkey has “technically been completely finished by 100%,” adding that Iraq is ready to transfer power, which ranges between 500-600 megawatts.
Source: Jordan News Agency