Consultancy KBR has been awarded an advisory contract by Kuwait Oil Company to develop a strategy for delivering 17GW of renewable energy and 25GW of green hydrogen capacity by 2050.
The company will devise a phased approach to the deployment of wind and solar generation that will be combined with power storage capabilities.
Electricity will be used to produce green hydrogen, both for domestic uses and international export.
KBR will establish market analysis and technological feasibility studies over the next 18 months, as well as offering training services.
The company’s president of sustainable technology solutions Jay Ibrahim said: “We are excited to be a part of this significant national-level strategy in Kuwait, as we continue to grow our presence in country.
“This win highlights our advisory capabilities in the development of major energy transition investments at a national level, supported by decades of successful project delivery and technology deployment in the GCC region.
“It is indicative of KBR’s strategic commitment to Kuwait, sustainability and the energy transition.”