KOC eager to play leading role in renewable energy

KUWAIT: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), a subsidiary of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), is eager to play a leading role in the renewable energy domain, an official said yesterday. Speaking to KUNA, KOC Deputy Chief Executive Officer Emad Sultan said the company will work with government bodies to pursue more options with in the renewable energy sector.

Regarding KOC’s efforts in this regard, the official noted that KOC will host Kuwait sustainable energy conference, next Sunday, under the slogan (achieving Kuwait’s energy vision for 2030). The event is organized by the KOC in cooperation with the Ministry of Electricity and Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR).

The conference will aim at contributing to Kuwait’s plans to increase energy supplies by 15 percent in 2030 and also to focus on spreading awareness on the necessity of sustainable development, said Sultan. An exhibition will be held on sidelines of the event for oil experts and companies to exchange views and expertise on sustainable and renewable energy, said the official.