Kuwait Airport Terminal 2 design/Image: Supplied
Rolls-Royce is set to deliver seven mtu backup power generators to strengthen the energy infrastructure of Kuwait International Airport. The 20-cylinder Series 4000 DS 3600 diesel generators will be installed in the new Terminal 2, where they will ensure uninterrupted power for the airport’s catering facility, central energy infrastructure, and other critical operations.
Kuwait International Airport is undergoing a major expansion, with Terminal 2 designed to position it among the most advanced aviation hubs in the Gulf region. Once complete, the new terminal will initially accommodate 25 million passengers annually, with scalability up to 50 million, aligning with Kuwait Vision 2035, the nation’s long-term development strategy.
The project contract was awarded by the Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGCA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works, with Turkish construction firm Limak serving as the main developer.
The mtu gensets are engineered to operate under ambient temperatures of up to 55 °C, ensuring reliable performance in Kuwait’s extreme climate. Delivery is scheduled for early 2026, followed by commissioning, testing, and handover.
“We are proud that our products ensure the stable operation of critical infrastructure at the airport—even in this region with its extreme environmental conditions,” said Salim El Banna, Country Sales Manager UAE, Bahrain, Iraq & Kuwait for the Power Systems division of Rolls-Royce.
Rolls-Royce’s mtu systems play a vital role in securing critical infrastructure worldwide, with over 85,000 emergency power systems in operation across airports, hospitals, data centers, industrial plants, and energy suppliers. mtu generators and combined heat and power systems are already in reliable service at major international airports including Frankfurt, Dubai, Madrid, Prague, Palma, and Hurghada, ensuring continuous operations across terminals, baggage handling systems, and control centers.
