Iraq Projects, H1 2022 – Outlook of Major Projects in Iraq – MEED Insights
Political and economic climate
Iraq’s fifth national election since the US invasion in 2003 marked a shift in power for the country, with Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s Sairoon Alliance winning significantly more seats in October 2021 than any other party. The election results are unlikely to improve security or political situation, however. Low participation in the election reflected the disillusionment of many Iraqis in the existing political system and the political class that holds the power. Despite the uncertainty, Iraq’s government has made significant progress over recent months on projects designed to enhance the country’s oil and gas sector and reduce pollution, signing deals with several western companies. Furthermore, with rising oil prices and improved fiscal outlook, the government is finding itself in a better financial position with which it fund projects.
Iraq’s economy has been negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic as well as by plunging oil and gas prices. As a result, real GDP growth was contracted by more than 15 per cent in 2020. However, with improved economic climate and public finances, the GDP growth is projected to be around 3.6 per cent in 2021 as estimated by the IMF which represents, on paper, a sign of recovery. Similarly, as a result of the fall in the government’s revenue from the oil sector, along with its emergency spending on pandemic countermeasures and relief, public debt rocketed from 45.1 per cent of GDP in 2019 to 84.2 per cent in 2020 – a 86 per cent increase in the country’s debt burden. The IMF estimates that debt burden is estimated to have dropped to 60 per cent of GDP in 2021. Furthermore, Inflation is projected to touch 4.5 per cent in 2022, according to the IMF.
Outlook for projects
Due to its huge oil and gas wealth, Iraq is the fourth largest projects markets in the region, with some $353bn worth of schemes planned and unawarded. More than 60 per cent of the projects planned in the country are currently in the design (including FEED) phase.
A majority of the upcoming projects belong to the construction sector, followed by the oil, power, gas, transport, water and petrochemical sectors. However, some of the planned schemes may experience delays in the short to medium term due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, economic and political situation in the country.
Written by MEED, the Middle East market experts within the GlobalData Group, “Iraq Projects H1 2022” there is no doubt that Iraq can be a high-risk, challenging market. But it offers some of the best potential project opportunities in the region, should the right conditions prevail.
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Reasons to Buy
Opportunities and challenges in Iraq’s projects market
Analysis of the pipeline of planned projects and contract awards
Key policies and drivers shaping the outlook for projects in Iraq
Political and economic background
The barriers and challenges that may arise
Sector-by-sector breakdown of future project plans
Key drivers of projects in each sector
Iraq’s most valuable key projects and major project sponsors
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