Just like the heart that pumps blood into the veins, the land of Kuwait breathes life into the veins of our country, and bestows upon it illumination, prosperity and success, says Sheikh Talal Al Khaled Al Sabah, Managing Director, Petroleum Services.

Day by day, Kuwait has become an oasis priding itself on the glory, security and peace it has achieved, he said.
"The story of the oil wealth in Kuwait is much more than just a simple story that we can tell briefly; it is rather, a saga of struggle, heroism and devotion displayed by the people of this country. indeed, the oil wealth which God Almighty endowed us with has always depended upon the laudable efforts of those who have worked in the oil sector for more than fifty years.
"It is true that crucial days in the history of Kuwaiti oil are numerous and unforgettable, but the most important of all occurred in January 1980, when Kuwait Petroleum Corporation was created and was charged with the management of the entire oil sector encompassing all the oil companies and corporations in the country.
"Today, as we celebrate the silver jubilee of the Corporation, we cannot but express our deep gratitude and appreciation to all those men and women who have contributed with their efforts and devotion to the great success of the Corporation, enabling it to compete with the leading petroleum companies in the world.
"On this special occasion, we feel proud to recall some of the main achievements of the Corporation. Indeed, the Corporation has been able to ensure training and development for thousands of young Kuwaitis in the management of this national facility which is, without exaggeration, the most important economic sector in Kuwait.
"The Corporation also employs the most recent and advanced technology as well as scientific and technical capacities, and it is worth mentioning the enormous developments in the fields of oil exploration, production and refining, and in security, safety and environment.
"We must also mention some of the major steps which the Corporation aspires to achieve in the coming 15 years; the most important of which is to increase its productive capabilities up to four million barrels per day and to increase its refining capabilities by building a new fourth refinery and renovating its existing refineries.
"Furthermore, the oil transport sector is being developed through the building of seven new oil and gas tankers. And it is worth mentioning the huge programmes initiated by the Corporation to develop the means of security, safety and protection of the environment. We would also like to highlight the project of the Northern oilfields which will add a new dimension to Kuwait's productive capabilities.
"On the occasion of the Corporation's silver jubilee, we would like to express our best wishes to all KPC employees and our deep gratitude to all our colleagues who have generously contributed to the creation of this giant Corporation. We hope that the Corporation achieves great progress, success and prosperity, and that its employees and our country may enjoy lasting good fortune, security and prosperity," he said.