Mitsubishi Power has secured a long-term contract from the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy to upgrade and enhance the Sabiya power and water distillation station.

The project is in line with Kuwait Vision 2035, which aims to meet the country’s growing power needs and decarbonise its energy future.

Under the contract, Mitsubishi Power will provide major plant upgrade services and cutting-edge technologies for the Sabiya Power and Water Distillation Station, extending its lifetime to up to 20 years for efficient, safe, and reliable power generation in Kuwait.

Mitsubishi Power will be responsible for the upgrade of eight units of steam turbines, generators, and control systems while implementing innovative technology such as Digital Electronic Hydraulic (DEH), a new Turbine Protection System (TPS), and a new Turbine Supervisory Instrument (TSI).

Mitsubishi Power has a 50-year-long successful heritage in Kuwait and is a key power supplier in the country.

The company provides a large portion of Kuwait’s power supply and powers essential installations in the Oil & Gas industry, including Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah refineries.

Mitsubishi Power also supplies vital equipment for Kuwait’s desalination stations.