Electricity Authority: Strengthening Energy Security and Supply Sustainability
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity emphasized its commitment to energy security and Gulf integration during its participation in the Sigre 2026 exhibition in the Omani capital, Muscat, where it presented a scientific paper on microgrids.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy reaffirmed its commitment to developing the national power system, enhancing the security and sustainability of energy supplies, and supporting Gulf electrical integration. In a statement following the participation of a delegation from the ministry in the Gulf Electricity Conference and Exhibition “SUGRE 2026,” hosted in the Omani capital Muscat, the ministry emphasized the importance of keeping pace with scientific and technological developments, exchanging expertise with specialized institutions and entities, and supporting scientific research and innovation in the energy sector.
The ministry clarified that the Kuwaiti delegation included Eng. Adhari Al-Mohammed, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of “Gulf SUGRE,” and Eng. Sanaa Al-Gharib, a board member, alongside several ministry engineers. It added that the participation aims to strengthen Kuwait’s presence at specialized technical and scientific forums and to support cooperation and knowledge exchange among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in the field of electricity.
The ministry noted that the conference, which brought together officials, experts, and specialists in the electricity and energy sectors from GCC countries and various nations worldwide, featured a Kuwaiti scientific paper titled “Enhancing the Resilience of Power Systems Using Interconnected Microgrids,” supervised by Eng. Ali Al-Mahana.
The paper discussed the development of a smart energy management system for interconnected microgrids, relying on the integration of solar and wind energy, battery energy storage systems, and emergency generators, with the goal of enhancing the reliability and continuity of electricity supplies during emergencies and main grid disruptions. It also presented a mechanism for energy exchange between microgrids based on defined operational priorities, contributing to optimal utilization of renewable energy sources, reduced reliance on backup fuel generators, and protection of energy storage systems.
In this context, the ministry highlighted the participation of several Kuwaiti engineers and technicians in the conference proceedings, including Asma Al-Salal, Mohammed Al-Mari, and Athir Al-Anzi, who contributed by managing specialized scientific sessions and evaluating scientific and research papers. The ministry affirmed that this participation reflects the technical and engineering expertise of national cadres and their role in enriching scientific discussions and exchanging knowledge and expertise with specialists and researchers in the electricity sector at both the GCC and international levels.
