The Ministry of Electrical energy, Water and Renewable Vitality is on observe to finish the 2 overhead transmission strains linking the Wafra Gulf Interconnection Station to Sabah Al-Ahmad Stations 3Z and 4Z earlier than the tip of the yr.
In response to knowledgeable sources, work on the challenge—applied by the contractor of the Normal Authority for Gulf Interconnection—has reached 70 to 80 % completion, reviews Al-Rai every day.
As soon as operational, the challenge will improve Kuwait’s potential to import as much as 2,500 megawatts from the Gulf grid, relying on surplus availability amongst Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
The transfer is predicted to considerably bolster electrical energy provide throughout peak summer season demand.
Final month, the Gulf Interconnection Authority inaugurated the Al Wafra station—the most important enlargement challenge within the Gulf Interconnection Community.
The occasion was attended by a high-level Kuwaiti delegation, together with Assistant Undersecretary for the Electrical energy Transmission Networks Sector Faisal Al-Sumait, representatives from the Improvement Fund, and officers from the Joint Operations Firm.
The brand new station options cutting-edge monitoring, evaluation, and fault-prediction methods, together with superior cybersecurity protections.
In parallel, the Central Company for Public Tenders has permitted awarding the first-phase upkeep contract for the Doha Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination Plant—and its alkalinity enhancement gear—to the second-lowest compliant bidder after the bottom supply was disqualified for technical causes.
The plant performs a significant function in Kuwait’s potable water safety and can bear modernization to enhance effectivity, guarantee reliability, and undertake environmentally pleasant desalination applied sciences consistent with sustainable improvement targets.
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