Move to boost Kuwait’s Power Grid reliability and stability
Mitsubishi Power, the power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), recently announced that a consortium of Mitsubishi Power has been awarded a landmark contract by the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy.
The big-ticket deal is for the optimization, rehabilitation of eight units at the Az-Zour South Power Station, which will recover steam generation capacity, increase reliability of the grid and support Kuwait’s growing power needs.
By replacing deteriorated boiler components with new and upgraded components, and boiler operation optimization with upgrading control systems and combustion systems, it is anticipated that this large-scale rehabilitation project increases the boiler efficiency and leads to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, a press note stated.
This significant project underlines the trust and confidence that the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy places in Mitsubishi Power’s power technology and comprehensive service offerings.
Az-Zour South Power Station
The Az-Zour South Power Station has been built in the middle of 1980’s and counted as a cornerstone of Kuwait’s energy sector and one of its main pillars providing a total capacity of 2,400 MW. Under the new contract, Mitsubishi Power is providing services for the rehabilitation of the steam units, which aims to improve operational reliability by overhauling deteriorated components and integrating a new Distributed Control System (DCS).
Mitsubishi Power is also providing advanced environmental improvement technology solutions aiming at reducing nitrogen oxide (NO) and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions, which aligns with the Kuwait Environmental Public Authority (KEPA) goals for emission reduction in the country.
This initiative is pivotal to the country’s energy sector, marking a significant step towards transitioning to a more efficient and environmentally friendly power generation fleet, in line with Kuwait’s goals for a decarbonized energy future, the press statement continued.
Proven engineering standards
“With the company’s global expertise, proven engineering standards, and track record in high quality power solutions in Kuwait across the Middle East, we are confident that Mitsubishi Power will continue to accompany our journey of progress towards a sustainable energy future for the country,” emphasized Eng. Haitham Al-Ali, Assistant Undersecretary, Kuwait Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.
“The announcement for the Az-Zour South Power Station modernization project is a testament to Mitsubishi Power’s well-established track record in delivering reliable power solutions and successfully executing rehabilitation and upgrade services in the State of Kuwait over the past 50 years. As Kuwait embarks on its next phase of ambitious growth in line with Vision 2035, we are committed to continue supporting the Ministry in expanding its power infrastructure and steering its transition towards a low carbon society,” observed Khalid Salem, President, Middle East & North Africa, Mitsubishi Power.
