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KUWAIT, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- Minister of Oil and Minister of Electricity and Water Bakheet Al-Rashidi on Thursday signed a contract worth KD 12 million (USD 36 million) for the annual maintenance of the East Doha Power Station (EDPS).
The contract covers regular and thorough maintenance of the equipment and control apparatus at the EDPS to guarantee high performance and safe and stable operation of the plant's units, an official statement said.
It noted that it is part of the hard efforts to improve, and secure stability of power services nationwide.
Maintenance work will cover 60 months after the contract was signed. (end)
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