25 Oct 2010
(MENAFN) French engineering group Alstom has won a contract worth $27.8 million with Iraq to repair a power plant unit in Najaf, to be signed before the end of October, Reuters reported.
Alstom commented that the unit, which has been damaged for five years is expected to be reconnected to Iraq’s electricity grid by summer of next year.
An initial agreement was signed by the French firm last July to repair the power station. It was understood that there would be another power plant that could be valued at $2 billion near Basra that would supply substations in various locations of Iraq.
Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani, said the country?s electricity consumption is expected to rise by 10 percent every year over the coming 20 years.
17 Sep 2025
BBK and CrediMax launch exclusive offers for customers in collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
31 Aug 2025
BBK announces an exceptional 6-month grace period financing campaign for Personal and Car Finance customers
13 Aug 2025
BBK’s BD 5,000,000 Al Hayrat scheme awards BD 680,000 to 390 Al Hayrat winners in August and September
04 Aug 2025
HM the King’s Support for Youth is an Inspirational Model for Their Empowerment Journey
28 Jul 2025
BBK discloses its financial results for the half year ended 30th June 2025
20 Jul 2025
CBB approves the transfer of the retail banking operations of HSBC Bank Middle East, Bahrain Branch to BBK
08 Jul 2025
BBK proudly launches the third edition of “Grow” and welcomes 20 Bahraini graduates
03 Jul 2025
BBK hosts executive leadership session on digital assets in collaboration with Rain
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience and by clicking “I Accept” below, you consent to the use of cookies. Learn more