MEW gears up for summer season as temperatures rise
As summer temperatures continue to climb, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy is intensifying preparations to manage the anticipated surge in electricity and water consumption, with network loads expected to rise significantly alongside the steady increase in heat levels.
The Ministry’s official spokesperson, Fatima Hayat, said all sectors are continuing maintenance and operational plans while raising readiness levels to ensure the stable and efficient delivery of electricity and water services throughout the summer season.
Hayat said the Ministry’s efforts are being closely monitored by Minister Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem and Undersecretary Dr. Adel Al-Zamil, with direct follow-up on maintenance progress, operational readiness, and emergency response capabilities across all sectors.
She stressed that the Ministry is working around the clock to maintain the stability of electricity and water networks, while emphasizing that rationalizing consumption remains essential to easing pressure on the grid, particularly during peak hours between 11 am and 5 pm.
The Ministry recently launched the fourth edition of its “Save” campaign aimed at promoting electricity and water conservation through awareness initiatives, digital media content, institutional partnerships, and community programs designed to encourage sustainable daily consumption habits.
In the electricity generation and water desalination sector, officials continue supervising scheduled maintenance programs to enhance operational efficiency, improve network stability, and reduce outages during the summer, local Arabic daily reports.
Coordination is also ongoing with the oil sector to secure fuel supplies for power stations and complete repairs to fuel tanks and transport lines affected by recent regional tensions.
The Ministry is additionally coordinating with the GCC Interconnection Authority to secure electricity exchange support for the local grid when necessary.
Within the electricity distribution network sector, preventative maintenance continues on substations, distribution units, low-voltage cables, and street lighting systems.
The Ministry is also replacing aging components and redistributing network loads based on technical studies conducted after each summer season to reduce sudden outages and improve grid reliability.
On the water side, the Ministry is working to maintain strategic freshwater reserves at safe operational levels during peak summer demand, while continuing projects to expand transmission lines, increase low-salinity groundwater production, and improve pumping station efficiency and storage infrastructure.
Officials confirmed that maintenance contracts for the water operation and maintenance sector remain active throughout summer 2026, with steps underway to extend expiring agreements and ensure uninterrupted maintenance and emergency response operations.
