Is Kuwait facing a changing energy world?

Kuwait, like all oil-producing countries, is facing a changing energy world today. Shifting supply, demand and technology trends have ushered in an energy world where oil-price volatility and market uncertainty are the defining features.

What is the future of Kuwait's Electricity sector?

The Ministry of Electricity and Water estimates that reserve margins could drop to 8% by 2020. Kuwait plans to increase base-load electricity generating capacity to 32 GW by 2035 (see Chapter 2). Until very recently, the Ministry of Electricity and Water was solely responsible for the development of the electricity sector.

What is Kuwait Energy Outlook?

The platform came in the form of Kuwait Energy Outlook, an energy policy platform supporting eficient coordination between the energy sector stakeholders that assures coordination and robust development among them to realize the country’s domestics and international responsibilities operated and managed by national capacities.

Who was the project coordinator for the Kuwait Energy Outlook?

Mohamed Nassar was the project coordinator from the UNDP. Special thanks go to Khaled Mahdi, Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development, for his commissioning and sponsorship of this work. The editorial committee of the Kuwait Energy Outlook provided valuable insights and feedback.

How much energy does Kuwait use?

Kuwaiti citizens account for 30% of the total population, but they use about two-thirds of the total amount of energy consumed in the country. Average temperatures hover in the upper 40so Celsius during summer months. Over the past few years, these “summer” months have extended from April to October.

Will oil-fired generators be the future of electricity in Kuwait?

For Kuwait, the opportunity is clear: electricity demand increased at an annual average rate of 5% per year from 2000 to 2015, compared to growth of just over 3% per year globally, and oil-fired generators still play a prominent role in the generation mix.