Assessment and prospects for energy resources in kuwait

A.M.R. Al-Marafie

Energy, 1988, vol. 13, issue 8, 647-656

Abstract: Kuwait's only resources of primary energy are oil and natural gas. The country produces 1 million barrels of oil per day of which 15% are used locally. The surplus of oil is exported. Due to rapid development, the per capita consumption of electricity increased from 1473 kWh in 1960 to 9255 kWh in 1985. If this situation continues, Kuwait will be forced either to increase oil production or reduce exports. Reduction of exports will affect the standard of living in Kuwait. We assess the energy in Kuwait and discuss other alternative resources that are available, e.g., nuclear, wind, and solar energy. We also introduce the concept of coupling a large solar pond to a 150 MWe power plant as a measure to reduce dependence on oil. A detailed economic analysis is carried out comparing hybrid, conventional, and ORC engine power plants.

Date: 1988
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(88)90095-3

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