This news has been read 18 times! KUWAIT CITY, June 22: In response to the ongoing electricity shortage crisis, His Highness Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah convened a crucial meeting on Wednesday with the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy’s leadership. The conference, attended by Minister Dr. Mahmoud Bushehri and other senior officials, aimed to address the crisis and devise effective solutions.
The Ministry has announced that 63 areas could face programmed shutdowns if necessary. Informed sources revealed to Al-Rai that ministry leaders presented urgent strategies to manage the crisis over the next ten days until several units under maintenance could be re-integrated into the electrical network. It is anticipated that 1,200 megawatts will be added by early July following the completion of maintenance at the Al-Zour South Station.
Officials have requested expedited approvals from relevant authorities, such as the Ministry of Finance and the Audit Bureau, to proceed with maintenance tenders and joint cycle projects. This is intended to enhance the efficiency and capacity of production units. Amid efforts to stabilize the network, a Saudi Ministry of Energy delegation visited to offer assistance and share expertise in electricity rationalization.
The Ministry has detailed its programmed cut-off plan, naming 63 areas where power will be cut during peak times from 11 am to 5 pm for one to two hours if needed. Yesterday, power cuts began in Wafra and .
