The 930 MW power plant, which uses natural gas, supplies over three million people in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region with electricity and meets almost 30 percent of the power demand targeted by the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Siemens has expanded its existing contract with the KAR Group to provide comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) for two newly added units at the Khormala power plant, located 25 kilometers south of Erbil.

The 930 MW power plant, which uses natural gas, supplies over three million people in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region with electricity.

The power plant also meets almost 30 percent of the energy demand targeted by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

“The extension of the service agreement is set to improve operational flexibility, availability, and performance of gas turbines for the next 15 years,” said a Siemens statement.

Energy needs in Iraq and Kurdistan are growing faster than the supply, with the current power demand standing at 21 GW, according to the Mena Power Report 2017.

The KRG plans to increase capacity by building new power plants and increasing the efficiency of existing facilities, it said.

“The plant is truly a landmark project, supporting the development goals of the Kurdistan region,” said Gianluigi Di Giovanni, senior executive vice president of Siemens Power Generation Services in the Middle East.

“That’s why we are proud to expand our collaboration with the KAR Group to deliver reliable and stable electricity supply to people’s homes,” he added.