Al-Mikhaizim: Activating Cooperation with France in Renewable Energy

Dr. Subaih Al-Muhezeim, Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, held talks with Olivier Goffani, the French Ambassador to Kuwait, on ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchange expertise in the fields of electricity, water, and renewable energy. The Ministry stated that the meeting addressed opportunities for cooperation in electricity generation projects and enhancing production capacities, including renewable energy projects, upgrading power generation plants, as well as modernizing electricity distribution networks to improve their efficiency and stability, and leveraging energy storage technologies to keep pace with the growing demand for electricity. It further noted that the two sides discussed areas of cooperation in the water sector, including the development of water distribution networks, seawater desalination projects, and the use of modern solutions and technologies for water treatment and reuse, thereby contributing to enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of water resource management. The Ministry emphasized that the meeting comes within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between Kuwait and the French Republic and exploring opportunities for technical and technological cooperation in future projects in the electricity and water sectors, aiming to support infrastructure development and enhance the security and sustainability of energy and water supplies in the country.