Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has confirmed that the Iraqi government has established a defined timeline to achieve its energy project goals, during a meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James Patrick Danly and his accompanying delegation in Baghdad on Tuesday. The meeting was also attended by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Joshua Harris.
The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of strong and productive cooperation between Iraq and the United States across various sectors, noting that his government has launched numerous energy projects that have brought about significant improvements nationwide.
He stated that Iraq has already achieved self-sufficiency in the production of high-octane gasoline, and is continuing efforts to reach full self-sufficiency in gas production by 2028 through government-led initiatives. Al-Sudani emphasised the importance of collaboration with U.S. energy companies to advance technical expertise, train Iraqi personnel, and apply modern technologies in oil field development and power generation.
Deputy Secretary Danly commended the notable progress achieved in Iraq-U.S. energy cooperation, affirming that the U.S. administration’s vision is centred on partnership and investment to enable Iraq to reach energy self-sufficiency and eventually export surplus power.
Following the meeting, Prime Minister Al-Sudani presided over the signing ceremony of a contract between the Ministry of Electricity and Excelerate Energy for a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) with a capacity of 15 million cubic metres per day. The five-year renewable agreement will supply natural gas to power generation plants, supporting diversification of gas sources to meet national demand. The FSRU is considered a flexible and cost-effective solution compared to fixed infrastructure, enabling faster project execution and reduced implementation costs.
