Ministry of Electricity and Water discusses 2027 summer preparations with GCC Interconnection Authority
Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation to meet rising energy demand and announcing maintenance works causing water shortages.
Translated by Qiyas from الوسط — Original source
Deputy Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, Dr. Adel Mohammed Al-Zamil, chaired a meeting yesterday with representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Interconnection Authority, led by its Chief Executive Engineer Ahmed Ali Al-Ibrahim. The meeting was attended by the Acting Deputy Minister for Electric Transmission Networks, Engineer Faisal Samit, and several managers from relevant departments within the ministry, to discuss preparations for the summer of 2027.
The meeting addressed ways to enhance cooperation and coordination between the ministry and the authority to cope with increased electricity demand during the summer season, thereby supporting the readiness of the power system and enhancing the reliability of supply.
Additionally, the meeting reviewed and followed up on the authority’s requirements from the ministry regarding the safe operation of the GCC power system and maintaining the stability of the national power systems of member states, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the GCC interconnection and its role in supporting energy security.
On a separate note, the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy announced that works will be carried out on the water network at Bani Qarad Towers D2 today, Wednesday, starting at 6:00 a.m. and lasting for eight hours.
The ministry clarified that these works will result in reduced freshwater pressure in the areas of Bani Qarad (Plot 2), Hawalli, and Jabriya. The ministry urged customers to contact the unified call center at 152 in case of water outages, expressing its gratitude for their cooperation during the works period.
