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Iran to supply gas to Iraq

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Iranian officials struck a deal to transport more than 6,000 barrels of fuel oil to Iraq for its faltering electrical grid, the Iraqi ambassador to Tehran said.

Iraq Energy Roundup

Iraq invites oil and gas bids; Basra oil wells get upgrade; exports down for Iraqi crude; GAO says Iraq should finance its own reconstruction.

Iran: Maliki in Tehran for reconstruction

TEHRAN, June 9 (UPI) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki met with top officials in Tehran during the weekend to discuss Iraqi reconstruction issues, Iranian media reported Monday.

Helicopter buy to secure Iraq electricity

BAGHDAD, May 19 (UPI) -- Iraq's Electricity Ministry will purchase helicopters for the security of its infrastructure and to transport technicians and others more quickly.

Iraq Electric Ministry wants more funds

BAGHDAD, Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Iraq's Electricity Ministry is asking Baghdad to give it another $2.6 billion this year to repair and build new power stations.

Iraq delegation in Iran on power ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Iraq's Electricity Ministry delegation is discussing further cooperation with counterparts in Iran, though Baghdad wants projects implemented soon.

Baghdad's power nearly doubled

BAGHDAD, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. Army Brig. General says the Baghdad electrical grid has nearly doubled the electricity output from a year ago.

Militias plunder Iraqi electricity grid

BAGHDAD, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Many of Iraq's antiquated power plants have come under control of militias who redirect electricity away from the national grid, Iraq's energy minister said.

Insurgents targeting Baghdad power supply

BAGHDAD, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Insurgents in Iraq are destroying power transmission towers, reducing Baghdad's electricity supply to 6.6 hours a day, The New York Times reported.

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