The energy sector is the backbone of Kuwait’s economy, accounting for 90% of both exports and government revenue. Major projects led by state-owned companies responsible for the extraction, processing and marketing of oil and gas also drive the non-oil economy by supporting tens of thousands of jobs in engineering, construction and support services. Despite the fall in oil prices, progress on...
Kuwait Energy Articles & Analysis
Chapter | Energy & Utilities from The Report: Kuwait 2018
As hydrocarbons forms the backbone of Kuwait’s economy, the resurgence in global commodity markets bodes well for the future and has led to a renewed sense of optimism. The recovering market is also supporting the government’s diversification efforts under the auspices of the Kuwait National Development Plan, or New Kuwait.
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In order to meet rising domestic demand and free up oil for export, Kuwait is increasing investment in solar energy, providing opportunities for technology and service providers.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Nouf Al Abdul Razzaq, General Manager, BP Kuwait: Interview from The Report: Kuwait 2018
What incentives exist for international oil companies to develop innovative and advanced technologies in the upstream segment?
Articles & Analysis | Kuwait works to improve water utilities and production capacity from The Report: Kuwait 2018
With no fresh surface water and an average rainfall of just 110 mm per year, Kuwait depends heavily on desalination to meet its fresh water requirements. Rapid growth in the country’s resident population, coupled with some of the world’s highest per capita consumption levels, has fuelled demand and contributed to a serious water problem. As...
Articles & Analysis | Kuwait turns to solar energy to further renewable goals and harness low-cost power from The Report: Kuwait 2018
In early 2019 contracts could be signed for a 1-GW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Kuwait, marking a significant step forward on emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah’s pledge to generate 15% of the country’s energy needs from clean, renewable sources by 2030. While the oil-producing country may wish to play its part in...
Articles & Analysis | Kuwait's ambitious energy production targets create opportunities from The Report: Kuwait 2018
The energy sector is the backbone of Kuwait’s economy, accounting for roughly 90% of both exports and government revenue. Ambitious mega-projects led by state-owned companies responsible for the extraction, processing and marketing of oil and gas also drive the non-oil economy by supporting tens of thousands of jobs in engineering,...
Articles & Analysis | Substantial energy investment set to drive renewed hydrocarbons production in Kuwait from The Report: Kuwait 2018
The decision to invest $500bn in Kuwait’s energy sector by 2040 is part of the government’s drive to pursue significant increases in hydrocarbons production. Long-term goals include boosting domestic refinery throughput to 2m barrels per day (bpd) by 2035, and increasing crude oil production and non-associated natural gas output to 4.75m bpd...