Iraq calls British companies to implement projects in energy field

“The minister , Karim Aftan al-Jumaili met in Baghdad , the trade envoy of the British Prime Minister , Baroness Emma Nicholson and discussed with her ways of cooperation between the ministry and the British companies in the implementation of projects of the ministry ,” A statement by the Ministry received by “Shafaq News “.

The statement quoted Aftan as saying that British companies specialized in the electric power field id known with its expertise and efficiency , stressing , the ministry's keenness for these companies to enter working field in Iraq in general and the electricity sector in particular.

According to the statement , Aftan called on British companies specialized in the electric power field to provide its applications to the ministry.

Iraq complain about the lack of electricity since the beginning of the nineties of the last century when an embargo had been imposed on the country , but that power rationing hours increased after 2003 due to old stations and sabotage of facilities .

The country has spent tens of billions of dollars over the years that followed the overthrow of the regime benefiting from the funds of the oil sale, but the frequent electricity shortage was at the top of citizens' complaints , especially in the summer when temperatures rise to over 50 degrees Celsius .

Iraqis often indicate corruption in electricity contracts with foreign and local companies as Prime Minister , Nuri al-Maliki has even said last year that there is " stupidity " due to the adoption of the new stations for fuel gas that is not available in the country.

Iraq needs about 14 thousand megawatts to meet the local need .