Kuwait Signs $489M Turkey Deal for South Al-Mutlaa Wastewater Plant

Kuwait's Ministry of Public Works has signed a contract worth approximately $489 million with Turkish construction company Kuzu (also referred to as Kozo in some reports) to build, operate, and maintain a wastewater treatment plant for the South Al-Mutlaa city project. The plant will utilize a hybrid system combining conventional and renewable energy sources and is designed to produce around 400,000 cubic meters of tertiary-treated water daily for agricultural and other non-potable uses. This initiative aligns with Kuwait's broader infrastructure expansion, sustainability goals, and commitment to environmental conservation. The Al-Mutlaa city development, located about 40 kilometers north of Kuwait City, includes more than 28,000 housing units and reflects Kuwait's national vision for modern infrastructure and water resource efficiency. The contract signing coincided with a visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Kuwait, during which several agreements covering defense, energy, investment, and trade were also signed. This project represents a pioneering step in adopting alternative energy technologies in Kuwait's public works sector.