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Iraq approves the principles of cooperation with Siemens Energy
According to a press release, the Iraqi cabinet approved Tuesday the basic principles of a framework for energy cooperation with Siemens Energy in Germany. The statement didn't provide any further details. In Iraq, Siemens has been working on several electricity projects. As part of an broader energy collaboration, the company awarded long-term contracts in 2023 for three power stations in Iraq. Siemens signed another deal in the same year to expand Iraq's electricity network. Iraq has suffered electricity shortages, which worsened during the summer heat, because it is heavily dependent on Iranian gas imports for its power generation. Sources from...