Power mix by fuel (Kuwait)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Kuwait electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2025)
635gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
2.2%low-carbon electricity
2.2%renewables
97.8%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Kuwait
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sabiya | Gas | 6,803 |
| 2 | Az Zour South CCGT | Gas | 5,945 |
| 3 | Doha West | Gas | 2,400 |
| 4 | Az Zour North | Gas | 1,100 |
| 5 | Doha East | Gas | 1,050 |
| 6 | Shuiba North | Gas | 875 |
| 7 | Shuiba SPSS | Gas | 720 |
| 8 | Shuwaikh | Gas | 252 |
| 9 | Umm Gudair | Solar | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Kuwait?
There are 9 current or operating power-plant records in Kuwait in this open dataset, with about 19,155 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Kuwait?
Sabiya is the largest at about 6,803 MW (gas).
What fuels generate electricity in Kuwait?
The most common plant type in this dataset is gas (8 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Kuwait's electricity grid?
Kuwait's grid carbon intensity is about 635 gCO₂/kWh, with 2.2% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).