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Does Kuwait have a reserve osmosis system?

As a step towards minimizing energy consumption and reducing environmental impacts, a majority of the desalination plants under construction in GCC countries are RO or combined RO/MSF. Kuwait, however, is lagging behind these countries in its uptake of reserve osmosis technology.

How can we improve energy data collection in Kuwait?

This could be facilitated through more coordination and collaboration between energy players within Kuwait and improving the institutional capacity for data collection. The lack of collaboration and expertise contribute to long delays in receiving feedback and data from energy entities. The situation, however, is expected to improve.

What are Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's plans to secure natural gas supplies?

Table 2.2 provides Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s plans to secure natural gas supplies for the power generation and industry sectors over the Outlook period. The oil sector will continue to get priority in terms of allocation of domestic gas supplies. Source: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. 25 Alsayegh and Fattouh (forthcoming).

Are air-conditioning and refrigeration systems imported in Kuwait?

Most of the air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in Kuwait are imported. While the Ministry of Electricity and Water sets the minimum eficiency requirement in kilowatts per refrigeration ton (kW/RT) at 48 degrees Celsius, some imported systems with lower eficiencies make it into the local market.

Does Kuwait need solar power in 2035?

Despite some progress in supporting solar generation, in the Business-as-Usual Case, the share of renewables in total primary energy demand remains low in 2035, only 3%. Electricity generation capacity in Kuwait increases by over 13.2 gigawatts over the Outlook period, reaching 32 GW in 2035, a 70% increase over capacity in 2018.

Does Kuwait need a new energy strategy?

To ensure economic development and social prosperity in the years to come, Kuwait will require a new energy strategy, combined with a plan to foster economic diversification and reduce fossil fuel dependency.