Advisory Committee for Power Grid Interconnection of GCC States Discusses Stability of the Gulf Electrical System

The Advisory and Regulatory Committee for the Electricity Interconnection of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries held its 68th meeting in the State of Kuwait, chaired by Kuwait, represented by the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy. The meeting was presided over by Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Electricity Transmission Networks, Eng. Faisal Al-Samit.

During the meeting, the committee discussed several agenda items, foremost among them a review of the performance and activities report of the GCC electricity interconnection, highlighting its support for the power grids of GCC member states, which contributes to enhancing the reliability and stability of the Gulf power system and fostering integration among the member states’ networks.

The meeting also reviewed key operational events affecting the interconnection system, as well as measures taken to ensure uninterrupted service during the summer period and under the exceptional conditions prevailing in the region. Additionally, several technical and operational topics related to electricity interconnection works among the GCC states were discussed.

The meeting comes within the framework of continued coordination and cooperation among GCC member states in the electricity sector, aiming to enhance the readiness and operational efficiency of the GCC electricity interconnection system, thereby supporting the security and sustainability of electricity supply in the member states.