Iraq could face widespread power outages this summer — FT

Iraq faces the threat of serious power outages this summer following the suspension of Iranian gas supplies. The cause is the U.S.-Israeli conflict, which has disrupted energy routes and fuel supplies to the country.

This was reported bythe Financial Times.

The lack of gas has exacerbated the energy crisis in a country where summer temperatures often exceed 45 degrees Celsius and demand for cooling surges.

The situation is complicated by the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has cut off most of Iraq’s oil exports. These exports account for about 90% of the state budget.

Iraq’s Ministry of Energy stated that Iranian gas supplies have completely stopped following Israel’s strike on the South Pars field in March.

In April, imported gas remained at around 15 million cubic meters per day, while power plants require 50 million. The ministry has already warned that power supply hours will be reduced due to the war.

Despite its vast oil reserves, Iraq has become dependent on Iranian imports for about one-third of its electricity supply over the past decade.

Now the government is trying to conserve gas by switching power generation to crude oil combustion, but even this resource is in short supply due to the decline in local production.

Iraq has promisedto punish those who launch drone attacks from its territory.

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