EU–Kuwait Green Transition Forum: Energy and Water for a Sustainable Future

Securing Energy and Water through Efficiency, Renewables, and Regional Connectivity
 

📅 13 November 2025 (TBC)
📍 Venue: To be confirmed
🤝 Organised by the EU–GCC Cooperation on Green Transition Project, in collaboration with the European Union Delegation to the State of Kuwait and the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy (MEWRE)

About the Event

Kuwait is at a pivotal moment in its energy and water journey. Record-breaking electricity demand creating supply interruptions, and reliance primarily on fossil fuels placed pressure on the grid and lead to increased GHG emissions. In July 2023, demand reached a historic peak of 16.9 GW, and projections show electricity demand could grow by 50% by 2040.

At the same time, water security is inseparable from energy security. With 100% of potable water produced through desalination, water generation consumes 20–25% of national electricity output. Kuwait’s per capita water and electricity consumption are among the highest worldwide, while CO₂ emissions per capita exceed 25 metric tons.

Despite and because of these challenges, Kuwait has set ambitious targets to increase renewables to 30% of power generation by 2030. Flagship projects such as Shagaya Renewable Energy Park and the 1.1 GW Al Mutlaa project are important milestones, but further investment, innovation, and partnerships are critical to achieving long-term resilience, while increasing water grid efficiency and achieving more efficient water consumption are steadfast targets.

This high-level forum, jointly organised by the European Union Delegation to the State of Kuwait and the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy (MEWRE), within the EU–GCC Cooperation on Green Transition Project, will bring together Kuwaiti and European leaders to:

• Discuss vulnerabilities in electricity and water supply.
• Explore renewable energy and storage solutions.
• Share European expertise in resilience and smart grid technologies and water efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for investment and technical cooperation.
• Examine Kuwait’s role as a future hub for regional GCC–EU clean power interconnection.

Key Themes

• Energy Security at the Core – Tackling supply challenges, outages, and long-term reliability.

• Water–Energy Nexus – Reducing the electricity intensity of desalination and expanding reuse.

• Scaling Renewables – Advancing solar, hydrogen, and storage projects to meet 2030 targets.

• Regional Connectivity – Positioning Kuwait as a clean power bridge between the GCC and EU.

• EU–Kuwait Cooperation – Leveraging European technology, policy experience, and finance.

Who Will Attend?

• Kuwaiti Authorities – MEWRE, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), Environment Public Authority (EPA), Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP).

• EU & International Stakeholders – EU Delegation to Kuwait, EU Member States, EU-GCC Green Transition Project representatives.

• Private Sector & Utilities – IPPs, developers, utilities, and technology providers in energy, desalination, storage, and hydrogen.

• Finance & Investment – Development banks, green finance platforms, institutional investors.

• Research & Academia – Universities and think tanks focused on energy, water, and climate policy.

Expected Outcomes

• A stronger national policy focus on integrating energy and water security.

• Clearer strategies for modernising Kuwait’s grid and utilities.

• Renewed momentum for renewable deployment and investment.

• Recognition of Kuwait’s strategic role in future EU–GCC interconnection.

• Enhanced EU–Kuwaiti partnerships on technical and financial solutions.

• A post-event policy brief capturing key takeaways and recommendations.

Join us in shaping Kuwait’s path to a sustainable and secure future — where energy and water efficiency, renewables, and regional cooperation drive resilience and prosperity.