GE Vernova Teams Drive Power Restoration in Iraq, Strengthening Nation’s Electricity Infrastructure

GE Vernova continues to play a vital role in rebuilding Iraq’s energy sector as the country emerges from years of conflict and infrastructure challenges. With a six-decade presence in Iraq and more than 200 employees—95% of them Iraqi—the company is working alongside the Ministry of Electricity (MoE) to meet soaring power demands and stabilize the national grid.

Efforts include rehabilitating gas turbines, expanding grid capacity, and completing major projects like the 132-kilovolt Al Qaim Saada substation near Iraq’s western border. Over the past decade, GE Vernova has added 19 gigawatts of capacity, built 30 substations, and helped secure $3 billion in funding. By upgrading 46 turbines across 12 plants this year alone, the company aims to add up to 500 megawatts before summer.

For Darius Zanjani, GE Vernova’s head of engineering partnerships, the mission is personal. From site visits to heartfelt local interactions, his work reflects the human impact of energy restoration. “The resilience of the Iraqi team has kept us going,” Zanjani said. “Now, no matter what I’m working on, I know what it means when we say GE Vernova is providing the energy to change the world.”