KAPP invites bids from local and international companies for energy projects

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KUWAIT CITY, Jan 22: The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects has issued a call for specialized local and international companies and alliances to submit qualification applications for the Al-Dabdaba Electrical Power Generation Project and the third phase of the Al-Shaqaya Renewable Energy Project, reports Al-Seyassah daily  

In a statement to KUNA, the Authority highlighted that this call aligns with the government’s commitment to activating the partnership program between the public and private sectors. This initiative adheres to the provisions of Law (No. 116 of 2014) governing the partnership between the two sectors and its executive regulations. The Authority is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy. 

According to the statement, the first project (Zone 1) involves a renewable energy production station with a net capacity of 1,100 megawatts. It is situated in the Al-Shaqaya area in the Jahra Governorate, west of Kuwait City, approximately 100 kilometers away. The project aims to export its generated power to the Kuwaiti electricity network through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Ministry of Electricity and Water, spanning a 30-year period.

The Authority clarified that by partnering with the Ministry of Electricity and Water on this project, it seeks to attract private sector expertise in the realm of renewable energy. Additionally, the collaboration aims to alleviate the financial and operational burdens on the Ministry. The project’s objectives encompass reducing local reliance on traditional fuel sources, minimizing overall costs incurred by Kuwait in energy generation, and enhancing the share of renewable energy within the country’s energy mix. 

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