PM Barzani Opens 300MW Steam Power Station in Erbil
ARK News.. Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Tuesday inaugurated a 300 megawatt steam power plant in the capital Erbil.
Barzani, during a ceremony also attended by Deputy PM Qubad Talabani, reaffirmed his commitment to improving public services despite the financial crisis, his office said in a statement.
The plant, which was built in partnership with South Korean companies POSCO and the Korean National Oil Company (KNOC), is said to add 10% to the electricity network.
The Kurdish premier thanked the two companies as well as the Ministry of Electricity for completing the project, noting that his cabinet understands "the critical importance of the energy sector to the public and businesses."
"The Prime Minister also noted that Kurdistan’s gas production will also increase in the near future as part of KRG’s promise to provide 24 hours electricity. In that regard, Prime Minister Barzani urged the public to partner with the KRG to prevent waste of public wealth and resources."
Source: BasNews
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