GE to invest in Iraq鈥檚 clean energy transition

Some specific actions under the plan include the maintenance, rehabilitation, and optimization of existing power plants in Iraq. (Shutterstock)
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  • The 鈥淓nergy Transition Plan鈥� will help Iraq develop a diverse energy mix

DUBAI: General Electric (GE) has announced plans to support Iraq鈥檚 power infrastructure, and to promote clean energy in the country.

The 鈥淓nergy Transition Plan鈥� will help Iraq develop a diverse energy mix, as well as aid in the country鈥檚 decarbonization commitments, GE said in a statement.

鈥淚t is now important to step up the drive toward cleaner energy systems that bring a triple advantage to the country,鈥� Chief Technology Office at GE Gas Power Abdurrahman Khalidi said.

Some specific actions under the plan include the maintenance, rehabilitation, and optimization of existing power plants in Iraq, which could potentially result in a 20 percent reduction in emissions.

GE also plans to introduce the use of hydrogen for power generation, as well as to establish an interconnected grid that could make the country a regional energy hub.

鈥淭his is the guiding strategy for our 鈥楨nergy Transition Plan鈥� for Iraq and is the most comprehensive approach, covering all potential solutions the country can leverage,鈥� Khalidi explained.