Jan 13 2016

Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi inaugurated the Najibiyah gas power station in Basra province with a total capacity of 500 MW.

The Prime Minister congratulated the citizens and the people of Basra on this important achievement which will increase the supply of electric power in the country which we promised to provide to the citizen and we are moving in this direction.

Dr. Haider Al-Abadi said electric power is the lifeblood of the country and an important element to drive the economy forward and must be preserved and not wasted and to provide the necessary fuel and petroleum derivatives.

The Prime Minister said that bill collection stops energy waste and maintains its provision because the wealthy class benefit more from it and this is a theft from the poor citizens, noting that despite the difficulties of war and financial distress and economic challenges there are those who continue to achieve and provide services to citizens.

Prime Minister's Media Office

13 January 2016