Strengthening Kuwaiti-French Cooperation in Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy

Dr. Subaih Al-Makhzoum, Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, held talks with Olivier Goffani, the French Ambassador to Kuwait, on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and exchange expertise in the fields of electricity, water, and renewable energy.

The Ministry of Electricity stated in a statement on Tuesday that the meeting addressed opportunities for cooperation in electricity generation projects and increasing production capacities, including renewable energy projects, as well as upgrading power generation plants, alongside modernizing electricity distribution networks to enhance their efficiency and stability, and leveraging energy storage technologies to keep pace with growing electricity demand.

The statement 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, which contribute to enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of water resource management.

It added that the meeting comes within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between the State of Kuwait and the French Republic, and exploring opportunities for technical and technological cooperation in future projects for the electricity and water sectors, thereby supporting infrastructure development and enhancing the security and sustainability of energy and water supplies in the country.