Prime Minister calls for legislative reforms to enable private sector involvement
. . . as Kuwait moves to expand power capacity to 33,000 mw by 2031
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting on Monday at Bayan Palace to review progress on key national projects aimed at significantly expanding Kuwait’s electricity generation and water distillation capacity. The meeting brought together senior government officials to assess current challenges and reaffirm the country’s commitment to delivering on its long-term energy goals.
Central to the discussion were updates on several strategic infrastructure projects, including the Shagaya and Abdaliya renewable energy initiatives, as well as major conventional power plants such as Al-Zour North (Phases II and III), Khairan (Phase I), Nuwaiseeb (Phase I), the Subiya Power Plant enhancement (Phase II), and its planned expansion (Phase IV), reports Al-Rai daily.
Collectively, these projects are expected to boost Kuwait’s power generation capacity from the current 19,000 megawatts to 33,050 megawatts by the year 2031 — a substantial increase of 14,050 megawatts.
The Prime Minister emphasized the urgency of completing these developments on schedule, calling for the mobilization of all available resources and the removal of administrative and technical barriers that could hinder progress.
In a clear push to modernize the energy sector, he also underscored the importance of amending current legislation to permit private companies to participate in electricity production — a move that could open the door to greater investment, innovation, and efficiency.
His Highness expressed appreciation for the ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and other relevant authorities, highlighting their role in executing these projects in line with international standards of quality and sustainability.
Attending the meeting were the Head of the Prime Minister’s Office, Abdulaziz Dakhil Al-Dakhil, Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Dr. Subaih Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem, and several senior officials from the ministry, reflecting the strategic importance of the agenda.
As Kuwait faces increasing energy demands driven by population growth and economic development, the government’s focus on both renewable and conventional power generation — coupled with legislative reform — signals a significant shift toward a more diversified and resilient energy future.
