Operating hours of Kuwait factories restored

15/09/2025

Operating hours of Kuwait factories restored

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 15: As electricity consumption started to decline due to lower temperatures compared to the peak hours that began in April, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy contacted the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to allow factories to resume operations from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, as this year’s summer peak has ended. Sources explained that the move aims to restore industrial productivity to normal after the reduction in operating hours during the summer.

Sources confirmed that coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry contributed significantly to the rationalization of consumption and reducing pressure on the electricity grid, thus sparing the country from resorting to the scheduled power outage. Sources stated that the Ministry of Electricity issued a circular to shut down industrial facilities during peak hours from the beginning of the high-load season in April until October. However, the recent drop in temperatures has had a positive impact on consumption rates, which encouraged the ministry to recommend the return to normal operations starting Sept 15.

According to the sources, the shutdown will be reactivated during peak periods in the summer of 2026, with the dates announced way ahead of time to allow the affected sectors to arrange their operations. They also stressed the need to continue rationalizing electricity consumption to preserve public funds and maintain the stability of the electricity grid, indicating that maintenance of generating units has started in preparation for the upcoming summer season.

Meanwhile, the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) extended the deadline for submitting bids for the tender to connect external sites of the ministry with Data Center until Sept 28, instead Sept 14. The tender is for the connection of all external sites of the ministry with the Data Center in its main building and the National Control Center, enabling the exchange of data and information, the provision of electronic services, and the integration of various departments into a unified network.

By Mohammad Ghanem
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff