Kuwait Electricity Company Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Energy Supply Security and Supporting Gulf Electrical Integration

Muscat, November 5 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy reaffirmed on Thursday its commitment to developing the national power system, enhancing the security and sustainability of energy supplies, and supporting regional Gulf electricity integration.

In a statement following the participation of a Kuwaiti delegation in the Gulf Electricity Conference and Exhibition (GCE 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 Azhari Al-Mohammed, Chairwoman of the GCE Gulf Board of Directors, and Sanaa Al-Gharib, Board Member, alongside several ministry engineers. It added that the participation aims to strengthen Kuwait’s presence at specialized technical and scientific forums and support cooperation and knowledge exchange among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in the field of electricity.

The conference, which saw the participation of 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 Engineer Ali Al-Mahna.

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. This approach aims to enhance the reliability and continuity of electricity supplies during emergencies and main grid disruptions. Furthermore, the paper presented a mechanism for energy exchange between microgrids based on specific operational priorities, contributing to the optimal utilization of renewable energy sources, reducing reliance on backup fuel generators, and protecting energy storage systems.

In this context, the Ministry noted 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 Gulf and international levels.

The Gulf Electricity Conference and Exhibition 2026 kicked off last Monday and lasted for three days. Participants discussed the latest trends, technologies, and innovative solutions in the electricity and energy sectors, as well as ways to enhance grid readiness to accommodate renewable energy sources and achieve a balance between electricity supply security and environmental sustainability.

The conference saw the participation of officials, decision-makers, experts, researchers, specialists, and representatives of institutions working in the electricity and energy sectors from GCC countries and around the world. It featured more than 40 speakers from 15 countries and over 10 companies in the accompanying exhibition.

Held for its 22nd edition, the conference was organized by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) in cooperation with the Omani Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and supervised by the Gulf Council for Large Power Systems (GCE Gulf), coinciding with the 32nd edition of the accompanying exhibition for electrical equipment.

It is worth noting that CIGRE Gulf is the regional committee of the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. It was established under the auspices of the GCC Secretariat General, in collaboration with CIGRE, which is headquartered in Paris. The council focuses on enhancing cooperation and exchanging expertise in electric power systems, covering areas such as generation, transmission, and distribution, and comprises thousands of specialists from more than 90 countries. (End) M.J.B. / M.N.F.