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Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water has signed a US $2.65 billion (KWD759 million) contract with GE Energy to meet the growing power demand in Kuwait.
GE Energy and Hyundai Heavy Industries will develop a 2000MW power plant in Sabiya, it was announced on Tuesday.
The plant is set to raise Kuwait’s power capacity from current levels to around 11,000MW.
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“This will be the largest combined cycle power plant in Kuwait and it is an important step in our plans to boost power capacity to meet continuing demand, which is projected to grow at about 8% a year,” said Kuwait’s minister of Electricity and Water HE Dr Bader Shabeeb.
“A reliable supply of electricity is critical to avoid future power shortages and to support the continued economic and social development of Kuwait. GE's technological capability and strong local service support will help meet the need for responsible, efficient energy in Kuwait.”
Kuwait's business and residential growth has strained the country's power generation capability, resulting in power outages during the hot summer months.
GE also dedicate a workforce to run the power station and provide training for the Ministry of Electricity and Water employees to support growth plans and assure efficient power plant operation.
Hyundai Heavy Industries, of South Korea, will be in charge of engineering, procurement and construction for the Sabiya plant, located in the northern part of the State of Kuwait.
“The reliable delivery of power and long-term performance of the gas turbines is key to this landmark project, which will help Kuwait meet the country's rapidly growing demand for electricity,” GE Energy Middle East president Joseph Anis.
The Sabiya power plant is scheduled to come on line in two phases. The first phase will add 1300MW of capacity to the Kuwait electricity grid in 2011, with the second phase adding the remaining 700MW in 2012.
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