Kuwait to Expand Subiya Power Plant with 900MW Turbines
Deal News | Apr 18, 2025 | Zawya
Kuwait's Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Ministry plans to issue tenders for expanding the generation capacity of the Subiya power plant by 900 megawatts. Approved by the Central Agency for Public Tenders, this project aims to address growing domestic electricity demand and is slated for completion in 36 months. Concurrently, the Ministry intends to invite bids for the Subiya plant and another facility at Nuwaiseeb, with a collective budget of approximately KWD1.207 billion ($3.983 billion). This initiative is part of Kuwait's broader strategy to bolster domestic power supplies. Writing credits for the release go to Nadim Kawach and editing by Anoop Menon.
Sectors
- Energy
- Public Sector
Geography
- Kuwait – The article focuses on power plant expansions within the country.
- Al-Ahmadi Governorate – One of the power plant projects is located within this region.
Industry
- Energy – Involves the expansion of power plants and an increase in energy production capacity.
- Public Sector – The project is managed and executed by the government of Kuwait, specifically through the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.
Financials
- $848 million – Estimated cost for the expansion of the Subiya power plant.
- $3.135 billion – Estimated cost for the power plant project in Nuwaiseeb.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Ministry of Kuwait | Issuer of Tenders | Government | Kuwait's ministry responsible for managing energy resources and expanding power supply. |
| Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) | Approving Authority | Government | Kuwait's agency that oversees and approves public tenders. |
| Subiya Power Plant | Target of Expansion | Company | A power plant in South Kuwait slated for capacity expansion. |