Mitsubishi Power awarded long-term contract from Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy

  • Date: 15-May-2023
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:Kuwait
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Mitsubishi Power awarded long-term contract from Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy

- Project win includes upgrade of Steam Turbines and Generators for eight steam units as well as control system at Sabiya Power and Water Distillation Station

- Upgrade to extend lifetime of steam turbines & generators by up to 20 years, increasing efficiency and ensuring safe and reliable power generation and water production in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait – Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), announced that it had been awarded a long-term contract by the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy to optimize the performance of the Sabiya power and water distillation station and boost its efficiency, in line with Kuwait Vision 2035 to meet the country’s growing power needs and goals for a decarbonized energy future.

Under the new contract, Mitsubishi Power will provide major plant upgrade services and cutting-edge technologies for the Sabiya Power and Water Distillation Station, the largest power and water provider in the country. These will extend the lifetime of the power and water station to up to 20 years to ensure efficient, safe and reliable power generation in Kuwait.

Mitsubishi Power will be responsible for the upgrade of eight (8) units of Steam Turbines, Generators (gas and oil