Kuwait plans to increase its oil production to two million barrels per day within a week and lift all force majeure notices following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under a peace agreement.
Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al Sabah, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), said the country’s oil sector is moving to restore operations after completing extensive repairs to energy infrastructure damaged during the war.
Al Sabah stated that pre-war production levels could be restored within weeks, provided that regular international commercial shipping services to Kuwaiti ports resume as scheduled. He noted that repair and recovery efforts across the oil sector had progressed faster than expected, allowing production capacity to rebound more quickly and supporting plans to gradually return to normal operating levels.
Al Sabah further said that Kuwait Petroleum Corporation would immediately lift all force majeure notices issued during the conflict, reflecting the sector’s readiness to resume production and supply operations in accordance with approved recovery plans. He said the corporation remains committed to working closely with customers and partners around the world to ensure a smooth and efficient return to full contractual supply volumes, in line with existing agreements and obligations.
Al Sabah also reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to maintaining the reliability of its energy exports and strengthening its role as a responsible and dependable supplier to global energy markets.
The planned increase in production and the removal of force majeure restrictions mark a significant step in restarting the country’s oil sector and restoring operations to pre-war levels. The measures are expected to support stability in global energy markets, improve supply reliability and enhance Kuwait’s ability to meet commitments to international customers and strategic partners as shipping and trade activities return to normal.
