CTC nod for KOC six new 264-kV power stations

The Central Tenders Committee has approved Kuwait Oil Company’s (KOC) plan to construct six new 264-kilovolt power stations to support its operations across the country.

Sources indicated that the first tender covers the construction of three 132-kV stations and their overhead lines in Ahmadi and Burgan, while the second tender includes three 132-kV stations in Al-Maqwa and Burgan, along with the associated power lines, reports Al-Rai daily.

The first tender specifically targets the Ahmadi (F), Burgan (F), and Burgan (G) stations, and the second covers the Al-Maqwa (C), Burgan (H), and Burgan (I) stations. Bidders have until November 11 to submit applications following the August 10 call, with a preliminary meeting scheduled for September 10.

Tender rules stipulate non-divisible bids, with no alternative offers permitted. Document costs are set at 5,000 dinars, and an initial bid bond of 450,000 dinars is required.

The move is part of KOC’s broader strategy to upgrade the country’s oil infrastructure. A recent report revealed that the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) aims to replace nine aging power plants at the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery with larger, technologically advanced stations housed in explosion-resistant buildings. These upgrades will enhance operational efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Officials highlighted that the new stations will improve load distribution during emergencies, reduce operational risks, and provide safer work environments for refinery personnel in accordance with the latest quantitative risk assessments.

All six stations are expected to be fully operational by September 2027, marking a major step in modernizing Kuwait’s energy infrastructure.