Kuwait green transition highlights — October 2026

Country highlights from Issue 12 of the EU–GCC Green Transition Newsletter.

Urban greening

The newsletter reports that Kuwait’s Green Urban Development Initiatives Committee reviewed six landscaping, conservation and sustainability proposals for referral to the Cabinet’s Public Services Committee.

Oil sector sustainability

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation published its 2023–2025 sustainability report and reaffirmed its target of net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. Its strategy includes renewables, storage and steps to end routine gas flaring. Report coverage

North Kabd wastewater treatment

Kuwait broke ground on a new wastewater treatment facility intended to expand water reuse. The first phase is designed to process 500,000 cubic metres per day, with potential to double capacity. Groundbreaking coverage

EU–Kuwait stakeholder meetings

The newsletter reports that discussions on 20–22 October focused on building retrofits, energy service companies and energy efficiency. Participants also identified green skills and university–industry links as areas for follow-up.