Undersecretary of Kuwait National Guard Lt.-Gen. Staff Hashem Al- Refa’ie on Wednesday affirmed the ability of the KNG personnel to operate the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Al-Shuaiba area and help Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) ensure sufficient supplies to the local market.
The KNG has invoked the protocol of cooperation with KOTC and combined forces with the company at this time of emergency, he said in a statement.
The KNG has handpicked a cadre of highly trained professionals, technicians and administrative staff who are qualified to run the various units of the LNG plant as per the operating and safety standards, he pointed out.
The statement followed a visit by Lt.-Gen. Al-Refa’ie to the LNG plant; he was accompanied by Maj.-Gen. Staff Faleh Shujaa, Brig. Eng. Esam Nayef, Col. Eng. Edris Isa, captain Ali Shihab and director of the plant Eng. Ahmad Al-Baddah.
During the visit, they inspected the KNG backup force tasked with enhancing the LNG production and distribution. Lt.-Gen. Al-Refa’ie urged the team to do their utmost in helping KOTC implement its plan for ensuring natural gas supplies to the citizens and residents.