GLA & Co is pleased to announce that it is acting as Kuwait counsel to the consortium of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Kuwait’s Fouad AlGhanim & Sons. The consortium has been selected to develop the 1.1GW Al-Dibdibah Power and Al-Shagaya Renewable Energy Phase Three, Zone One Independent Power Project (IPP).

The project will be Kuwait’s first utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plant. The Ministry of Electricity, Water & Renewable Energy (MEWRE) is procuring it through the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP). The project is a major milestone in the State of Kuwait’s energy transition and its efforts to diversify its power generation mix.

Under the terms of the project, the Masdar-led consortium will develop the plant. It will export the plant’s electricity output to the national grid under a 30-year power purchase agreement with MEWRE. The scope also covers construction of an associated 400kV transmission substation.

Financial bids for the developer contract were opened in July 2026. The Masdar-led consortium was selected after submitting the most competitive offer.

A Leading Role in Kuwait’s Projects Sector

This mandate adds to GLA & Co’s long record in Kuwait’s projects and infrastructure market. On every major project in the State of Kuwait, whether procured as a public-private partnership or otherwise, GLA & Co has acted as counsel to the sponsors or the project lenders. Few firms can match this depth of experience, and it gives our clients detailed knowledge of the legal, regulatory and commercial framework that governs projects in Kuwait.

Nader Al Awadhi, Senior Partner at GLA & Co, said:

“We are proud to support Masdar and Fouad AlGhanim & Sons on this landmark project. As Kuwait’s first utility-scale solar PV plant, Al-Dibdibah and Al-Shagaya Phase Three, Zone One is a defining moment for the country’s renewable energy ambitions. Our team has worked on Kuwait’s most significant infrastructure transactions for many years, and we are delighted to bring that experience to a project that will shape the future of the State’s power sector.”

Alex Saleh, Managing Partner at GLA & Co, said:

“This mandate reflects the trust leading international and regional sponsors place in GLA & Co. On every major project in Kuwait, we have advised either the sponsors or the lenders, and that gives us an unrivalled view of how projects are structured, negotiated and delivered here. We look forward to working closely with the consortium, MEWRE and KAPP to help bring this important project to financial close and beyond.”

Team

The GLA & Co team on the project is led by Alex Saleh and Ashraf Hendi, Head of Banking & Finance, supported by May Elmahdy, Jehan Saleh, Khaled Al Makhezeem and Maryam Tarek.

About GLA & Co

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