Prime Highlights
- Kuwait will develop six underground water reservoirs in Al Na’eem to expand strategic water reserves.
- Each reservoir will have a storage capacity of 100 million imperial gallons.
Key Facts
- The project will be tendered publicly through Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders.
- The reservoirs aim to improve supply stability during peak water consumption periods in Kuwait.
Background
Kuwait has announced plans to build six underground water reservoirs in the Al Na’eem region as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s strategic water reserves and improve supply security during peak demand periods.
The project will be developed by Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy through its Water Projects Sector. Each reservoir will have a storage capacity of 100 million imperial gallons, significantly expanding the country’s fresh and brackish water storage infrastructure.
Officials said the development forms part of Kuwait’s broader strategy to improve long-term water security and ensure supply stability during periods of high consumption. The ministry has included the project in its current fiscal plan and will award it through a public tender process.
Bidding will be open to companies approved by the Central Agency for Public Tenders, which will oversee the tender process, including project announcement, bid submission deadlines and opening of proposals. After bids are received, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy will conduct technical evaluations before a final decision is approved by the State Audit Bureau.
Authorities said the Al Na’eem reservoir project is critical to meeting rising water demand and maintaining a continuous supply across the region. Once completed, the reservoirs will help supply water to residents of Al Na’eem and nearby areas during periods of high water use.
Gulf countries are investing more in water infrastructure because they need to satisfy increasing water demand, support their expanding cities and handle climate-related water supply challenges. Kuwait has started to modernize its water storage system and distribution network as part of its broader utility system enhancements.
