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Approach Words: Comprehensive Management, Sustainability, Urban Resilience
Public Policy Instruments: Financial Mechanism, Organization, Physical Intervention, Planning, Regulatory
The Kabd Waste-to-Energy Project is a large-scale waste management initiative in Kabd area of AL Jahra Governorate, in Kuwait,1 around 25 kilometers away from Kuwait City.2 Designed to convert municipal solid waste into energy, it envisions “reducing landfill reliance and contributing to sustainable energy goals”.3
The project seeks treating and converting almost 50% of Kuwait’s residential municipal waste into energy through advanced incineration process. an approach that aligns with Kuwait’s sustainability objectives.4 It is part of the Kuwaiti Government efforts to increase power generating capacity from 14,000 MW to 31,000 MW by 2023.5
Title: Construction site of the Kabd facility, laying the groundwork for one of the GCC’s largest waste-to-energy plants.
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Title: Incineration units at Kabd WtE Plant.
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Title: Waste separation and sortng machines.
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Title: An exterior view of Kabd facility plant.
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Title: Construction site of the Kabd facility, laying the groundwork for one of the GCC’s largest waste-to-energy plants.
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Title: Incineration units at Kabd WtE Plant.
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Title: Waste separation and sortng machines.
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Title: An exterior view of Kabd facility plant.
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To achieve this vision, a public-private partnership (PPP) model has been adopted by the Kuwaiti government to implement the Kabd Waste-to-Energy project.6
The 500,000 square meter Plant is expected to treat 3,275 tonnes of daily waste, generating around 650 GWh of annual electricity.7 The plant includes key components such as waste sorting, incineration, and a sanitary dump for residual ash that will not surpass 5% of the total processed waste.8 9
The project promotes sustainability by reducing waste volumes, protecting the environment, and generating renewable energy. Its waste-to-energy approach increases Kuwait’s power capacity while minimizing landfill hazards,10 achieving waste management and energy production objectives through innovative incineration-technology.11 By utilizing advanced combustion procedures, the facility will not only generate electricity but also enables proper and efficient waste-sorting and management; hence, minimizing the environmental impact of municipal solid waste.12
Kabd project benefits Kuwait’s entire urban population; integrating renewable energy sources, reducing landfill waste, improving air quality, and contributing to national energy security.13
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The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) leads the project under a 25-year power purchase agreement, with the Ministry of Electricity & Water (MEW) as the off taker for the generated electricity.14 The project is developed by a consortium selected by KAPP, led by France’s Constructions Industrielles de La Mediterranee (CNIM), together with private sector partners such as Al Mulla Group and Gulf Investment.15 16
The project is currently under construction,17 and implementation was set for 44 months, with two years for only installing equipment.18
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