Dr. Sabah Al-Mukhaizeem, Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, chaired the first meeting of Kuwait's Supreme Energy Committee on Thursday. The committee was established under Ministerial Resolution No. (35) of 2025.

Key Highlights from the Meeting:

1. Minister's Address:
   In a statement relayed by the ministry's official press release, Dr. Al-Mukhaizeem stressed the urgency of accelerating energy sustainability plans and transitioning to clean energy sources. This aligns with Kuwait's international commitments toward achieving carbon neutrality.

2. Committee Objectives:
   The meeting emphasized coordination and integration among relevant entities to:

   • Update Kuwait’s energy security and sustainability strategy.

   • Explore future opportunities for a more efficient and sustainable energy transition.

3. Presentations Delivered:

   • Progress reports from technical subcommittees under the Supreme Energy Committee.

   • A review of the 2024 National Energy Transition Document, prepared by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS)—a key reference for Kuwait’s energy sector development.

4. Committee Membership:
   The committee includes representatives from:

   • Government entities: Ministry of Finance, Public Authority for Housing Welfare.

   • Key institutions: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), KFAS.

   • Regulatory bodies: Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA), Public Authority for Industry (PAI), Environment Public Authority (EPA), Kuwait Municipality.