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Iraqi PM calls for speedy power projects

BAGHDAD - Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki met with an officer of the American firm Caterpillar, on Wednesday, stressing that Iraq needs a quick fix to its woes power, a statement by the Prime Minister's Office said.

The current electricity production from Iraq and total imports about 7,000 megawatts, with demand about twice, leaving the Iraqis to turn to private generators to supplement the few hours of the power of the government network that 'they receive daily.

Maliki met William Rohner, Caterpillar vice president in charge of the Division of electric power, the statement said.

The Prime Minister confirmed at the meeting "the need for quick projects to provide electricity so they can add to the general network by next summer."

Maliki has called "the ministers, officials of the Ministry of Electricity and experts in the field of energy to meet with (Caterpillar) and discuss the projects presented to achieve the final results as soon as possible.

Contractor to use local NC companies for Caterpillar plant

Potential subcontractors, suppliers and vendors will be judged on five key criteria, "said Jill Wilson, vice president of communications and marketing for Gray. The criteria are: most competitive price, the bidder's scope of work and experience, references, safety record, and financial performance and stability, "she said. Gray is facing a difficult construction schedule. Caterpillar officials have recently indicated they are planning to start production before the end of 2011, two to three months earlier than its initial projection. The company innovate its plant from 426 million on Friday.Wilson said the grading subcontractor will begin work next week. It is expected that the plant was completed in April 2012. The plant, once fully operational, will have 392 118 employees of Caterpillar and contract.