Kuwait city energy storage hydropower station collection work

How can Kuwait keep pace with rising demand for electricity?

Keeping pace with rising demand for electricity will be critical to Kuwait’s economic development, and reforms, such as opening up the power generation sector to independent power producers and independent water and power producers, are key to increasing the currently low share of private company involvement in the sector.

Is Kuwait reliant on fossil fuels?

According to the International Energy Agency, Kuwait is wholly reliant on fossil fuels for energy generation, with energy demand expected to triple by 2030. Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has upgraded four 9F.03 class gas turbines at the Sabiya power plant.

Which government institutions are involved in the power sector in Kuwait?

Kuwait has several government institutions participating at varying levels in the power sector, all with different mandates. The Ministry of Electricity and Water oversees all aspects of generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.

Where is Sabiya power station located?

The Sabiya power station is located in Al Jahra, approximately 52 km from Kuwait City, and is owned by the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy. The plant has six of GE Vernova’s 9F.03 gas turbines and three D11 steam turbines. Sabiya was commissioned in 2020 and runs on natural gas and high-speed diesel oil.

How will the AGP upgrade affect Kuwait's power grid?

The AGP upgrade will help deliver more fuel-efficient and reliable power output to Kuwait’s power grid to meet the increase in electricity demand, especially during peak seasons. The Sabiya power station is located in Al Jahra, approximately 52 km from Kuwait City, and is owned by the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.

What happened to the energy conservation code in Kuwait?

The energy conservation code put in force in 1983 in Kuwait lacked effective monitoring, verification and enforcement. The 1983 code was not revised for 27 years, and the buildings sector is a major source of ineficient energy consumption, with a very large stock of energy-ineficient buildings.