KOTC inaugurates solar power plants at LNG stations

KUWAIT: Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) on Tuesday announced the official launch of solar power plants at its two liquefied natural gas (LNG) filling stations in Umm Al-Aish and Shuaiba, with a combined production capacity of 4.05 megawatts. The announcement was made during an inauguration ceremony, where KOTC’s Acting CEO Sheikh Khaled Ahmad Al-Malik Al-Sabah affirmed that the company is the first in Kuwait’s oil sector to implement such a strategic renewable energy project.

“This initiative represents a significant step forward in achieving energy self-sufficiency and fully operating our LNG stations using renewable energy,” Sheikh Khaled said, emphasizing the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability. He noted that the project is aligned with Kuwait’s national vision to achieve carbon neutrality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adding that it reduces reliance on the national electricity grid and minimizes the carbon footprint by effectively harnessing solar energy.

Acting CEO of Kuwait Oil Tanker Company, Sheikh Khaled Ahmed Al-Malik Al-Sabah, during his speech.

Sheikh Khaled described the project as a pioneering model for clean energy within Kuwait’s oil sector, highlighting its role in enhancing operational efficiency, lowering costs, and supporting environmental goals in line with the highest international standards. He also praised the dedicated efforts of KOTC’s team in bringing the project to fruition, underscoring the contribution of Kuwaiti talent in driving sustainable energy initiatives that deliver both environmental and economic benefits to the nation. — KUNA