Tag: Kuwait

Energy, Oil & Gas

SLDC awarded drilling contract in Kuwait

SLDC, a newly established drilling joint venture (JV), announced today the award of a significant drilling contract by SLB (Schlumberger Oilfield Eastern Limited) for operations in Kuwait’s Mutriba field....

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Kuwait declares force majeure on oil shipments

Kuwait has declared force majeure on shipments of crude oil ‌and refined products after a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz prevented some vessels from entering ⁠the Persian Gulf, hindering its ability to meet certain customer commitments, Bloomberg News reported....

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Two power plants hit by drones in Kuwait

The Kuwait Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced that two power and water desalination plants were targeted by an Iranian drone attack early on Sunday morning (April 5)...

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Heisco seals $186.4m Kuwait power infrastructure contract

Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Company (Heisco) has announced that it has signed a contract with the Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy for a major power infrastructure project worth KD57.2 million ($186.4 million). ...

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KOC awards SLB $1.5bn contract for Mutriba field development

Global technology company SLB has announced that Kuwait Oil Company has awarded it a $1.5 billion, five-year integrated contract for the Mutriba field in Kuwait, including design, development and production management....

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Acwa Power consortium signs $4.1bn Kuwait Az Azour IWPP project deal

Saudi utility giant Acwa Power has announced that its consortium has signed an energy conversion and water purchase agreement for Az Zour North Phase 2 and 3 IWPP in Kuwait. The key $4.1 billion project will be implemented on a build, operate and transfer (BOT) basis. ...

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Kuwait scraps oil tenders worth $10bn after bids exceed budget

Kuwait has cancelled oil sector tenders worth nearly $10 billion after contractors submitted bids far above the government’s approved budget, in a move highlighting rising project costs and tighter fiscal discipline in the Gulf energy sector....

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Kuwait awards $3.3bn construction contract for key sewage plant

Kuwait has awarded a major contract worth KD999.8 million ($3.3 billion) to China State Construction Engineering Corp for the construction of North Kabd sewage plant. The scope of work includes design and build as well as operation and maintenance services for over a 10-year period. ...

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Acwa Power buys entire Engie stake in Kuwait's Az Zour utility project

Saudi utilities major Acwa Power has announced the completion of acquisition of French energy giant Engie’s stake in the Al Zour North One Power and Water Plant (Az-Zour North IWPP) in Kuwait. The gas-fired IWPP has a 1.5GW power generation capacity and a 107 MIGD desalination capacity. ...

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Heisco lands Kuwait power plant maintenance contract

Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Company (Heisco) has announced that it has secured a major contract from Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy for supply, commissioning and maintenance services related to the construction of lines feeding Al Khairan Power Plant. ...

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Acwa Power snaps up Engie’s strategic GCC utility assets for $693m

Acwa Power, a global utility leader, said it has successfully completed the acquisition of French energy major Engie’s strategic gas-fired power generation and water desalination assets in Kuwait and Bahrain along with the related O&M companies for $693 million. ...

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Action Energy Company completes listing on Boursa Kuwait

Action Energy Company (AEC), a leading Kuwaiti onshore drilling and oilfield services provider, has begun trading on Boursa Kuwait’s Premier Market following the completion of its private placement. It raised KD55.1 million ($180 million) from local and international investors. ...

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Kuwait issues RFPs for 500MW renewable energy projects

The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects has issued Request for Proposals to qualified bidders for the development of Al Dibdibah Power and Al Shagaya Renewable Energy (Phase III – Zone 2) Solar PV IPP project with a total capacity of 500MW. ...

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CGC lands $194m Kuwait Oil Company project contracts

Kuwait-based Combined Group Contracting (CGC) has announced that it has been awarded two key projects by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) at its refinery facilities. Both the projects will be completed within a 30-month period. ...