The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has initiated the implementation of a groundbreaking project called the super grid, which will connect the GCC with southern Iraq.
This ambitious project, scheduled for completion by late 2024, marks the first expansion beyond the electrical grid system of GCC countries. It aims to meet a significant portion of the electricity demand in southern Iraq by supplying 500 megawatts (MW) of power.
The project, backed by the Qatar Fund for Development and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, has received substantial financial support.
The construction involves the establishment of a cutting-edge double circuit 400 kV transmission line spanning 295 kilometres, with a transmission capacity of 1,800 MW.
The phased approach of the project will initially deploy a transmission capacity of 500 MW, providing immediate benefits to Iraq’s energy requirements.
The GCCIA envisions the super grid as a vital link not only within the GCC countries but also extending to neighbouring regions. Feasibility studies are already underway to connect the GCC with Jordan and Egypt, with the long-term goal of establishing an electricity highway reaching Europe. This interconnected system would facilitate the exchange of surplus energy between regions, ensuring affordable and clean energy for both.
 embarks on an ambitious super grid project to connect the GCC with southern Iraq, expanding beyond the electrical grid system. With completion set for late 2024, the project aims to meet a significant portion of southern Iraq's electricity demand, providing 500 MW of power. Supported by the Qatar Fund for Development and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the project involves constructing a state-of-the-art 400 kV transmission line spanning 295 kilometers, with a capacity of 1,800 MW. The phased implementation will begin with 500 MW, benefiting Iraq's energy needs. The super grid envisions a crucial link within the GCC and neighboring regions, with future plans to extend the electricity highway to Europe, enabling the exchange of surplus clean energy.){kind=link}