Baghdad has resumed electricity interconnection with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, in a move aimed at strengthening the national power grid and improving supply stability during peak demand periods.
According to the Diyala Electricity Company, two 132-kilovolt transmission lines linking the federal grid with the northern region were reactivated after the completion of required technical and administrative procedures. The restoration was reported by the state-run Iraqi News Agency.
The Baghdad restarts electricity interconnection with Iraqi Kurdistan decision comes as Iraq’s power system continues to face seasonal pressure, particularly during the summer months when electricity demand rises sharply across the country.
Officials said the reactivation forms part of broader efforts by the Ministry of Electricity to maximise available generation and transmission capacity, improve grid efficiency, and enhance service reliability across different provinces.
The renewed interconnection is expected to add around 120 megawatts of capacity to the national grid. Authorities said this would help stabilise supply in parts of Diyala province and reduce strain on key substations that have experienced heavy load in recent periods.
In addition to increasing available power, the restored lines are also expected to improve voltage stability in northern areas of Diyala and ease operational pressure on the regional transmission network.
The Baghdad restarts electricity interconnection with Iraqi Kurdistan move highlights ongoing efforts to improve coordination between federal and regional authorities in managing Iraq’s electricity sector, which remains heavily affected by infrastructure limitations and rising consumption.
Energy cooperation between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region is a recurring feature of Iraq’s power management strategy, particularly during peak demand seasons when the national grid requires additional capacity support.
