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Kuwait awards major contract to upgrade Sabiya Power Station

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Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water & Renewable Energy has awarded a long-term contract to Mitsubishi Power to optimize the performance of the Sabiya power and water distillation station and boost its efficiency.

Under the new contract, Mitsubishi Power will provide major plant upgrade services and cutting-edge technologies for the Sabiya Power and Water Distillation Station, the largest power and water provider in the country. These will extend the lifetime of the power and water station to up to 20 years to ensure efficient, safe and reliable power generation in Kuwait.

Mitsubishi Power will be responsible for the upgrade of eight (8) units of Steam Turbines, Generators (gas and oil fired) and Control Systems units, while implementing innovative technology at the Sabiya power station, such as Digital Electronic Hydraulic (DEH), new Turbine Protection System (TPS) and new Turbine Supervisory Instrument (TSI).

Mitsubishi Power is a key power supplier for Kuwait, with a long and successful heritage in the country that extends over 50 years.

Mitsubishi Power technology solutions provide a large portion of Kuwait’s power supply, and power key installations in the Oil & Gas industry including Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah refineries, while also supplying vital equipment for Kuwait’s desalination stations.