Shahristani inaugurates 2 power generating stations in Diwaniya

Diwaniya (IraqiNews.com) The Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, Hussein al-Shahristani, inaugurated two power generating stations in Diwaniya province. IraqiNews.com reporter mentioned “Shahristani during his visit to Diwaniya, inaugurated 2 power stations erected under the contract concluded between the Ministry of Electricity and the South Korean (STX) Company in northern and eastern Diwaniya province.” He added “The capacity of both stations is 400 MW, 200 MW for each.” The S. Korean (STX) Co. has announced in November 2011, starting “The work to implement the 2 electricity generating stations of total capability 400 MW and cost of ($ 232 million), pointing out “It is hoped that these 2 stations will start thier operation in next July.”