Siemens Energy signs Al Hamudhia 400kV Substation contract with Iraqi Ministry of Electricity – ZAWYA

Siemens Energy signs Al Hamudhia 400kV Substation contract with Iraqi Ministry of Electricity – ZAWYA

Siemens Energy signs Al Hamudhia 400kV Substation contract with Iraqi Ministry of Electricity | ZAWYA MENA Edition HomeArticleSiemens Energy signs Al Hamudhia 400kV Substation contract with Iraqi Ministry of Electricity Providing reliable power supply to Ramadi, Fallujah, Saqlawyah, Khalediyah cities and surrounding areas in Al Anbar governorate    Enabling efficient transmission and a higher utilization of Al Anbar power plant's generated power to support demand growthSiemens Energy and the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity have signed a contract for the Al Hamudhia substation, which will provide reliable and efficient power supply to the cities of Ramadi, Fallujah, Saqlawyah, Khalediyah and surrounding areas in Al Anbar governorate, North West of Baghdad. Located about 20 kilometers away from Ramadi city, the turnkey 400- kilovolt (kV) Al Hamudhia substation will support greater grid connectivity and allows for a higher utilization of the Al Anbar power plant's generated power, supporting anticipated energy demand growth of 10% annually.Ammar Mohammed Kadhim, General Director of Planning and Studies Department, Iraqi Ministry of Electricity and the Head of the Japanese loan team "IQP22“ projects at the Ministry, which are being financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), said, "A top priority for the new government of Iraq is rebuilding