Al-Mikhaizim: Energy Sector Development is a National Responsibility Requiring Clear Vision and Integrated Institutional Effort
Minister of Electricity confirms that energy sector development is a national responsibility requiring a clear vision and integrated institutional effort to achieve 2035 transformation goals
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Dr. Sabah Al-Makhzoum, said on Tuesday that developing the energy sector is a national responsibility that requires a clear vision and integrated institutional effort to balance meeting current needs with preparing for future demands, while also enhancing the country’s capacity to keep pace with population, urban, and economic growth.
The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy stated in a press release that these remarks were made by Minister Al-Makhzoum during his chairing of the third meeting of the Supreme Energy Committee, which reviewed the progress of the committee’s technical teams and examined the outputs of a consultancy study on the 2035 Energy Transition Implementation Plan.
The ministry added that Minister Al-Makhzoum emphasized the importance of defining implementation priorities, clarifying roles and responsibilities among relevant entities, and linking work phases to measurable performance indicators, thereby enabling progress monitoring, addressing challenges, and supporting timely decision-making.
He further stressed that the integration of governmental, scientific, and technical expertise contributes to developing practical solutions based on studies and data, enhancing the efficiency of planning and implementation.
According to the statement, Minister Al-Makhzoum also affirmed that achievements in the energy sector have implications for future generations, necessitating continued teamwork to build a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable energy system that supports Kuwait’s development trajectory.
Minister Al-Makhzoum stated that “the success of the energy sector transition is measured by our ability to translate plans into on-the-ground projects that enhance supply reliability, improve resource utilization efficiency, and support diversification of the energy mix and expansion of renewable energy, in alignment with Kuwait’s priorities and development needs.”
The statement noted that the committee discussed, during the meeting, the ministry’s presentation on the progress of the technical teams follow-up team, including the work framework, achievements of the three technical teams, and their main challenges, alongside the directives required from the committee to support ongoing work.
The committee also reviewed a presentation by the Kuwait Foundation for Advanced Sciences on the outputs of the consultancy study for the 2035 Energy Transition Implementation Plan, which covered targets for 2035 and 2060, the growth charter, the project portfolio, policies and studies, as well as the governance model and performance measurement indicators.
