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Inauguration Ceremony of UEG Iraq Block 9, 2.5MWp+2.5MWh Off-grid Solar Power Project

The inauguration ceremony was successfully held at Al-Fayhaa Block 9 oil field in Iraq on June 16, 2022. Mr. Najim, Deputy Director of PCLD of Ministry of Oil and Chairman of JMC of Block 9; Mr. Abdu Wahab, Advisor of Iraq Ministry of Electricity, Mr. Hassan Muhammad Hassan, Executive Vice President of Basra Oil Company; and representatives of United Energy Group from oilfield and clean energy sector and the China Energy Construction (CEEC) attended the ceremony.

Aerial View of Block 9 Off-grid Solar Power Station

Iraq is seeking opportunities to raise the share of clean energy, helped by a solid expansion in the country’s solar capacity, to improve the energy mix and outlook by carbon emission reduction. Iraq has abundant solar resources and extensive plain land areas, which is suitable for the construction and development of large-scale solar power plant. The project is the largest off-grid solar PV hybrid power project with battery storage system in Iraq. The plant consists of 2.5MW solar PV panels, 2.5MWh battery energy storage system, 11kV transmission system, energy management system and auxiliary equipment. It applies several advanced technologies. The design of the solar-tracking system maximizes the output of the power station whereas the automatic cleaning robots help the PV panel maintain best performance. The project is an unmanned facility with remote monitoring system used for daily operations. The plant construction was executed as fast track pilot project. After design and equipment procurement, the construction & installation was completed in four months only. It proved to be a key milestone in transformation of energy of Block 9. The generation from this solar power station not only suffices the entire daytime electricity demand but also contributes to around 58% of round-the-clock load demand and reduces consumption of diesel oil of the camp facilities in Block 9 significantly.
Technical Presentations of PV Power Station in Showroom

Mr.Hassan M.Hassan, Executive Vice President of Basra Oil Company Addressed in the Ceremony

All guests visited the solar power station and completed Ribbon-cutting inauguration ceremony. Mr. Hassan M Hassan, Executive Vice President of Basra Oil Company praised the successful operation of this solar power plant in Block 9, which proves to be a milestone in realizing transformation of energy mix for electricity generation in Iraq. It leads Iraq's diversification in energy development, praising the project as a good example of clean energy pioneer in Iraq. Mr. Abdu Wahah, Advisor of Iraq Ministry of Electricity, said the project is the largest off-grid solar power plant officially put into operation in Iraq, which is of great significance to solve the problem of fuel and electricity shortage in Iraq. Mr. Song Yu, Executive Director of UEG and President of Block 9 in Iraq, expressed his sincere gratitude to Ministry of Oil and Basra Oil Company for their support and said that this solar power project represents the true meaning of "United Energy" – i.e Energy production in an optimized and diversified way. Mr. Huyan Tao, General Manager of UEG clean energy sector, briefly introduced current and ongoing clean energy projects and development plans of United Energy Group in Iraq and Pakistan.

Group Photo of Guests at the Ceremony

United Energy Group Iraq Block 9 - 2.5MWp+2.5MWh Off-grid Solar Power Project is a key milestone. UEG will continue to leverage its operational and management strengths to focus on developing more clean energy projects in Iraq, contribute in reduction of energy shortages of electricity, promote diversification in Iraq's energy industry and optimize energy structure to benefit local population.

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