With the sixth-largest proven oil reserves in the world, Kuwait is among the world’s principal hydrocarbons powers. The Gulf country is also one of...
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Chapter | Energy & Utilities from The Report: Kuwait 2019
With the sixth-largest proven oil reserves in the world, and an industry that dates back to the early days of oil and gas dominance in energy, Kuwait is among the world’s principal hydrocarbons powers. Yet, given the lower oil prices seen in global markets in recent years, initiatives outlined in the New Kuwait 2035 development plan come at a critical time in terms of enhancing the state’s competitiveness as a destination for foreign direct investment.
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Economic update | Report: What is the post-Covid-19 outlook for GCC chemicals and petrochemicals?
22 Mar 2022
The GCC chemicals and petrochemicals industry demonstrated considerable resilience in the face of Covid-19 and oil price fluctuations.
Economic update | What impact will the rise in oil prices have on the energy transition?
16 Feb 2022
Amid an increase in global demand and concerns over key supplies, global oil prices are approaching $100 per barrel for the first time since 2014. But, with prices rising, what does this mean for the renewable energy transition, especially in Gulf countries?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Emad Sultan, CEO, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC): Interview from The Report: Kuwait 2019
How is Kuwait pursuing its energy security goals, and will expansion of gas production play a role?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hashem Hashem, Deputy Chairman and CEO, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC): Interview from The Report: Kuwait 2019
To what extent are operational efficiencies being strengthened across KPC subsidiaries to improve productivity and optimise costs?
Articles & Analysis | Heavy investment in Kuwait’s energy industry to move away from crude oil exports from The Report: Kuwait 2019
With the sixth-largest proven oil reserves in the world, and an industry that dates back to the early days of oil and gas dominance in energy, Kuwait is among the world’s principal hydrocarbons powers. The Gulf country is also one of the top energy sector investors, with a range of mega-projects under way in refining, petrochemicals, new...
Articles & Analysis | Solar power in Kuwait to help reduce energy imports and recover oil from mature wells from The Report: Kuwait 2019
At the 2012 UN Conference on Climate Change in Doha, the emir of Kuwait announced that the country was aiming to generate 15% of its electricity from sun and wind by 2030 – a target since reasserted in the New Kuwait 2035 vision. While this goal will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, Kuwait’s desire to boost...