Iraq's Electricity Ministry has reported a complete halt in Iranian gas supplies to Baghdad, central Iraq, and the Middle Euphrates region for 15 days due to maintenance. This disruption has resulted in a power loss of 5,500 MW.According to a statement from the Ministry, while Iran was expected to supply 25 million cubic meters of gas per day, only 7 million cubic meters are currently being redirected to southern Iraq.To mitigate the shortfall, the Ministry said it will collaborate with the Oil Ministry to secure alternative supplies. It also urged citizens to conserve energy during this period until gas supplies are normalised.It did not say when supplies are expected to resume.Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quotes a senior offical at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) as saying that the commitment to export gas from Iran to Iraq is proceeding as planned.Gholamreza Kooshki, Head of NIGC's Dispatching Department, reportedly said that following an agreement between Iran and Iraq, one of the exchange points was temporarily disconnected for periodic overhauls, with commitments being fulfilled through the second point.He said that on 24th November, after completing the maintenance at the first station, gas flow was restored and the second station was subsequently taken out of service to undergo major overhauls. (ICE AMMAN)

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