Is foreign help enough to fix Iraq's energy problems?

Foreign help is not enough to fix energy issues, domestic reform is necessary. This past July, Iraq and France’s TotalEnergies finalized the Gas Growth Integrated Project, a $27 billion energy deal aimed at Iraq’s natural resources and improving the country’s electricity supply.

Can Iraq achieve energy self-sufficiency without regional aid?

However, the path to energy sufficiency remains a considerable challenge for Iraq even with regional aid. Without domestic reforms to address the underlying causes of the energy crisis, Iraq’s journey towards achieving energy self-sufficiency is still a considerable distance away.

What is the goal of Iraq's energy crisis?

The goal should be providing 24-hour electricity for Iraqi citizens, which is critical for stability and economic development. Once the power needs are fulfilled, the priority is to use gas for industrial development and job creation, with any surpluses being exported.

Does Iraq need more foreign investment?

Iraq has struck a major deal with France’s TotalEnergies company, bringing in $27 billion in foreign investment to build up natural resource development and electricity supply. Iraq has long desired greater foreign direct investment. Its new government inherited the work of predecessors and is finally seeing results.

Does Iraq allow private investment in the oil sector?

Unlike some of its regional neighbors, such as Iran and Kuwait, Iraq’s Constitution allows private investment in the oil sector if the investment model aligns the interests of investors with those of the host government.

Does Iraq have a power outage?

Power outages are part of daily life in Iraq, but older generations can vividly recall a bygone era under the previous regime when electricity was stable and consistent. Before the 1980s, Iraq boasted one of the most developed energy sectors in the region.