Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced the inauguration of a gas-fired power generation plant at the Faw [Fao] oil depot, aimed at strengthening export capacity and supporting energy stability in the southern region.
The project was launched under the direction of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, and inaugurated by the Director General of the State Oil Projects Company (SCOP), Ali Ward Hammoud.
According to the Ministry, the station will provide a total generation capacity of 150 megawatts, through the installation of three units rated at 50 megawatts each under ISO standard conditions. The facility is designed to ensure stable electricity supply to operational units within the Fao oil depot, enhancing storage and export efficiency at one of Iraq’s key oil export outlets.
The Director General stated that technical challenges related to soil conditions and foundation subsidence at the Fao site were addressed through comprehensive engineering studies and redesigns prepared by the company’s Design Authority. Advanced engineering solutions enabled continued implementation in line with the project schedule.
The South Projects Authority supervised on-site execution and coordination among engineering and technical teams, while the Projects Management Authority oversaw planning, field monitoring, and administrative follow-up to ensure adherence to timelines.
The project was designed and supplied by Siemens and executed by Al-Rafidain Petroleum Services Company (ROSCO), under the direct supervision of the Oil Projects Company.
