Urgent Action Required to Prevent Power Outages in Kuwait
Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef conducted an urgent inspection visit to the National Control Center to assess the current situation of Kuwait’s electricity grid. He was accompanied by Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan and Minister of Finance Noura Al-Fassam. They were received by the Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem, along with senior officials from the ministry.Stay updated on Kuwait’s latest news and job openings by following our WhatsApp channel!https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCkXo25q08jnKrRwo27
Rising Electrical Load Raises Concern
During the visit, a meeting was held to discuss the recent power challenges the country faced. Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem presented a detailed review of the situation on the 9th and 10th of this month. He highlighted that the electrical load had witnessed a sharp increase — around 21% on April 9th and 17.3% on April 10th compared to the same period last year. Due to this significant rise in demand, the ministry was compelled to implement a programmed power outage schedule to manage the load.
Government Response and Future Planning
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef emphasized the need for urgent and proactive steps to prevent such outages from recurring. He instructed the ministry to expedite all necessary measures and assured full governmental support for their efforts to meet Kuwait’s growing energy demands.
Tour of the Control Room
The visit also included a tour of the main control room, where Sheikh Fahad was briefed on the electricity load indicators and the operational mechanism used to manage the country’s power system efficiently.
The government’s swift response underlines the seriousness of the situation and its commitment to ensuring a stable electricity supply for the residents of Kuwait. With rising temperatures and increasing energy consumption, strategic planning and timely action are more crucial than ever.
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