Amid Iraq’s power crisis, Kurdistan advances infrastructure to deliver reliable 24-hour electricity across the region.
A spokesperson for the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Electricity has outlined the region’s ambitious power plans, confirming that all city centers will receive 24-hour electricity this year, with the entire Kurdistan Region to follow by the end of 2026.
Omed Ahmed, the ministry’s spokesperson, told The Kurdish Globe: “We have assisted the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity on several occasions and have supplied part of the Kurdistan Region’s electricity production to Iraq, as the KRG views this as a humanitarian responsibility.”
According to Ahmed, Iraq plans to import around 2,000 megawatts from the Kurdistan Region.
Speaking about the ‘Runaki’ Project, Ahmed noted: “Two million seven hundred thousand citizens have benefited from Runaki Project so far. This year, all city centers will be completed, and by the end of 2026, the entire Kurdistan Region will have 24-hour electricity.”
Updated figures show the project currently provides uninterrupted power to more than 2.7 million people, around 40% of the region’s population.
Ahmed pointed out that Iraq’s national grid has lost over 20,000 megawatts, while the Kurdistan Region continues to manage electricity with stability and commitment.
“The Kurdistan Region’s infrastructure exceeds 8,000 megawatts. Once the Runaki project is completed, production will surpass demand,” he said.
He added that Iraq needs more than 40,000 megawatts to meet national demand, yet in recent days, the country suffered a complete blackout while producing only half that amount.
“In Baghdad, citizens receive just four to five hours of electricity per day. In Kurdistan, we have avoided such crises. The 24-hour electricity campaign is progressing well, and most cities now enjoy continuous power. Public awareness about efficient electricity use has also improved significantly,” Ahmed concluded.
The Kurdish Globe