TSOs unite to build offshore grid future
12 European grid operators reveal a joint plan to boost energy independence through cross-border offshore wind infrastructure.
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Phase 2 of Iraq-Jordan power link almost ready
Iraq and Jordan have completed almost 90% of Phase 2 of a 3-stage interconnection project to connect their grids.
GCC-Iraq interconnection to start operations by soon
Iraq: The interconnection project linking Iraq with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) grid is expected to start operations in December 2024. The timeline was stated by…
Second phase of Jordan-Iraq connection to be completed soon
Jordan is expected to complete the second phase of its interconnection project with Iraq by the first quarter of 2025.
Iraq to receive electricity boost from Jordan
Iraqi officials have said that phase 2 of the project will provide a significant power boost of 150 MW.
$125 M to increase Ecuador’s transmission capacity
This will finance the implementation of the Ecuadorian side of the power interconnection system between Ecuador and Peru.
Iraq-Kuwait power link to be finished soon
According to officials, Iraq expects its power network to be linked to Kuwait within 12-16 months while it would start receiving electricity supplies from Jordan shortly.
Jordan to supply 40 MW to Iraq
An agreement has been signed by Iraq and Jordan start the supply of 40 MW of electricity to Al-Rutbah district in Anbar Governorate.
Egypt-Saudi power link to be finished in 2026
The Saudi-Egypt interconnection project is progressing as scheduled and would be completed on time in the first quarter of 2026, the newspaper Addustour reported.
$303 M granted for Mauritania-Mali interconnection project
The African Development Fund’s Board of Directors has granted a $302.9 million loan for a cross-border power initiative benefiting 100,000 households in Mauritania and Mali.
Tanzania to benefit from $258 million interconnection project
Tanzania is poised to benefit from the Kenya and Tanzania Power Interconnection Project (KTPIP), which is 99% complete.
Energoatom to launch transmission line uniting Ukraine and Europe
Ukraine, Kyiv: Ukraine is preparing to launch a power transmission line connecting the Ukrainian and European energy systems.
Baltic states add third interconnection
A third Estonia-Latvia interconnection makes it possible to maintain secure and stable operation of the Baltic electricity systems.
Dalekovod completes the first phase of the Slovenia–Hungary interconnection project
Croatian company Dalekovod d.d. has commissioned a new double-circuit 400 kV transmission line Cirkovice-Pince.
ConnectGen’s 504-MW Wyoming wind project gets interconnection approval
USA, Wyoming: ConnectGen’s project, which sparked local opposition, will interconnect with the 345-kV Ault-Craig transmission line.
Works begin on North Macedonia – Albania electricity transmission line
North Macedonia: On 17 February, works commenced on the 400 kV transmission line that starts from the transformer station “Bitola 2.”
EETC signs finance agreement for new transformer station projects
Egypt, Kairo: EETC has signed an $254 M (LE 4 B) joint financing contract with several Egyptian banks for the country’s transformer stations.
Egypt’s grid to interconnect with Europe through Cyprus and Greece
Egypt is working on power connection projects with Cyprus and Greece, which will see the country’s electricity network interconnect with the power grid in Europe.
EIB grants €85M for Guinea-Senegal interconnection project
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is to shortly grant a loan worth €85 million to fund a project of building an interconnection between Guinea and Senegal.
