Kuwait's KOTC launches solar power plants at LNG stations in Umm Al-Aish and Shuaiba
KUWAIT CITY - The Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) announced Tuesday the inauguration of solar power plants at its two liquefied natural gas (LNG) filling stations in Umm Al-Aish and Shuaiba, with a combined capacity of 4.05 megawatts.
During a ceremony marking the launch, KOTC's Acting CEO Sheikh Khaled Ahmad Al-Malik Al-Sabah stated that the company is now the first in Kuwait's oil sector to implement such a strategic renewable energy initiative.
Sheikh Khaled said the project is part of KOTC's broader goal to achieve full operational capacity at the two LNG stations using renewable energy, underscoring its contribution to environmental sustainability.
He described the initiative as a strategic milestone in the company's efforts to reach energy self-sufficiency by running key facilities entirely on solar power. This, he noted, would significantly reduce reliance on the national electricity grid and lower the company's carbon footprint.
The KOTC chief emphasized that the solar project aligns with Kuwait's vision for carbon neutrality and its national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By adopting clean energy solutions, the project not only boosts environmental sustainability but also enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs in line with international standards.
Sheikh Khaled also commended the company's technical team for their dedication and follow-up throughout the project, highlighting the role of national talent in advancing Kuwait's shift toward environmentally and economically viable energy solutions.
Syndigate.info).
arabtimes
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Zawya
28 minutes ago
- Zawya
AfDB backs Africa's largest solar power plant in Egypt with $184.1mln package
Arab Finance: The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $184.1 million financing package to support the development of the Obelisk 1-gigawatt solar photovoltaic project and 200-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system in Egypt, as per a statement. Located in Qena, the project is expected to be Africa's largest solar power plant, with a total cost estimated at over $590 million. It entails the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a photovoltaic power plant with an integrated battery energy storage system. The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) will be the sole off-taker under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement. The package includes $125.5 million of ordinary resources, as well as concessional funding from AfDB-managed Special Funds the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) worth $20 million, and the Canada-African Development Bank Climate Fund ($18.6 million), a partnership of AfDB and the Government of Canada. The Climate Investment Funds' Clean Technology Fund will finance a further sum of $20 million, along with an additional financing from a consortium of development finance institutions. Under Egypt's Nexus of Water, Food, and Energy (NWFE) program, Obelisk has been granted a Golden License and is recognized as a strategic initiative that will contribute to addressing Egypt's energy constraints and advancing its energy transition. Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, commented: 'The Obelisk solar project is another important milestone for Egypt under the energy pillar of the NWFE program which has since its launch in November 2022 at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh delivered 4.2 GW of privately financed renewable energy investments, worth about $4 billion, with the support of partners such as the Africa Development Bank.' 'The goal of NWFE's energy pillar is to add 10 GW of renewable energy capacity with investments of approximately $10 billion, and phase out 5 GW of fossil fuel power generation by 2030,' Al-Mashat added. The project is set to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2026 and is expected to generate an estimated 2,772 gigawatt-hours of clean, reliable, and affordable energy annually to the national grid. It is projected to reduce annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by approximately one million tons and create about 4,000 jobs during construction and 50 permanent jobs during operation, with a special focus on women and youth employment. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
an hour ago
- Zawya
Oman records notable progress in UN's sustainable goals
Muscat – Oman has recorded a notable progress in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the country's population now surpassing 5.3mn, according to new data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). As of June 2025, Oman's total population stands at 5,303,578, comprising 3,006,387 Omani nationals (56.69%) and 2,297,191 expatriates (43.31%). The demographic update was released alongside the SDG Statistical Report – May 2025, which confirms that Oman has eradicated extreme poverty, with zero per cent of the population living below the international poverty threshold of US$1.25 per day – five years ahead of the 2030 deadline. The report indicates continued economic improvement, with the average monthly household income at RO1,174 and per capita income at RO234. Health indicators show sustained improvement, with maternal mortality at 17.1 per 100,000 live births and under-five mortality at 11 per 1,000, both meeting global standards. In education, the primary school completion rate has reached 95.6%, while adult literacy is recorded at 97.9%. However, the report highlights a gender gap in post-basic education, where 74% of females complete this level compared to 50.4% of males. In the area of renewable energy, clean sources now account for 4% of total consumption, following the operational launch of the Ibri solar power plant – a marked increase from zero in 2020. Oman has also fully implemented its disaster risk and climate mitigation strategies in line with the Sendai Framework. Disaster-related deaths have declined to 0.06 per 100,000 population, and all wastewater in the country is now treated. The report positions Oman as a regional example of integrating economic development with social equity and environmental responsibility, reinforcing its commitment to Vision 2040. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
an hour ago
- Zawya
Oman a prime location for e-ammonia production: Yamna
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman's potential to become a regional powerhouse in e-ammonia production has been reaffirmed by a top executive at Yamna, a clean energy investment firm collaborating with major international players to develop a gigawatt-scale green hydrogen project in Dhofar Governorate. Abdelaziz Yatribi, CEO of UK-based Yamna, stated in a recent interview that Oman's natural, infrastructural, geostrategic, and regulatory advantages make it an ideal destination for e-ammonia investment. 'Oman offers exceptional solar and wind resources, resulting in one of the lowest levelised costs of electricity (LCOE) – a critical factor in green hydrogen and ammonia production. Additionally, the Omani government's proactive approach, particularly through Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom), provides a supportive framework for green hydrogen and its derivative projects,' Yatribi said in an interview featured in an in-house report of Eiffel Investment Group, a leading European third-party asset manager. Last year, Yamna, along with consortium partners EDF Group and J-POWER, was awarded a 341 km² land block in Dhofar Governorate to develop, build, own, and operate a large-scale green ammonia project with an annual production capacity of 1 million tonnes. The project will integrate approximately 4.5 GW of renewable energy capacity and a 2.5 GW electrolyser, supplying hydrogen to an ammonia plant to be established in the Salalah Free Zone. Yamna's strategy, according to Yatribi, centres on producing the world's most cost-competitive green molecules – hydrogen and ammonia – in locations where renewable resources are both abundant and economical. 'Ammonia serves as an efficient carrier for hydrogen, facilitating its transport to global markets. It is a well-established commodity with over a century of production and transportation history, which significantly reduces technology and infrastructure risks. By leveraging existing ammonia infrastructure, we can accelerate the global deployment of green hydrogen solutions, particularly in markets with decarbonisation imperatives and limited domestic access to competitively priced green molecules,' he explained. Traditionally used in fertilizer production and industrial processes, the demand for e-ammonia is expected to grow substantially over the next 5 to 10 years, Yatribi noted. This growth will also be driven by its emerging role as a hydrogen carrier and low-carbon maritime fuel. In countries like Japan and South Korea, government-backed initiatives support the use of e-ammonia in power generation and industrial applications. Likewise, increasing interest in ammonia as a marine fuel is prompting the development of stringent safety protocols, supported by successful bunkering trials and forthcoming guidelines from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), he added. Yatribi also emphasised Yamna's commitment to delivering a global portfolio of export-oriented e-ammonia projects, currently planned in Brazil, India, Morocco, and Oman. 'We envision e-ammonia playing a central role in the global energy transition. Beyond replacing fossil-based ammonia in traditional uses, e-ammonia will serve as a key enabler for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors, including power generation and maritime shipping,' he said, adding: 'With continued technological innovation and supportive policies, we believe e-ammonia will become a cornerstone of a sustainable, low-carbon future.'
