Taking place in Bahrain on 23-24 January 2024, BBTC MENA is recognised as the only event fully dedicated to Residue Upgrading Technologies and Catalysts for the MENA region. It provides the ideal platform to discuss BOB developments, in terms of processes and catalysts, as well as the new opportunities brought about by the shift towards petrochemicals and chemicals. For more information, visit…
The Global Water, Energy and Climate Change Congress (GWECC) is a water and energy centric event that will mainly address the concerns that are faced by natural resources due to heavy consumption in major industries and the impacts of climate change. It will be organized as the ultimate platform for addressing sustainable development and integrated management of water and energy resources and promoting…
Policy interventions and an investor-friendly regulatory environment continue to attract investors to Bahrain as both a place to establish a business, and as a gateway through which to enter the markets of the broader GCC and MENA regions. A more strategic and sustainable funding model has been adopted by the government, and this shift in approach is beginning to be reflected in the fiscal balance
Bahrain’s approach to achieving a net-zero and sustainable energy future involves harnessing solar, wind and waste resources. The country is prioritising solar energy, and the kingdom has devised innovative plans to leverage solar power for green energy production, including the implementation of floating solar farms, widespread deployment of rooftop solar panels and the establishment of power plants…
In November 2022 Bapco Energies, Bahrain’s oil and gas holding company, announced a significant hydrocarbons discovery, marking the first major find in the kingdom since the unveiling of the Khaleej Al Bahrain field in 2018. The discovery consists of two natural gas reservoirs located in the unconventional Al Jawf and Al Joubah layers, underneath the Al Onaiza and Al Khuf reservoirs. The last two…
As a response to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, the EU has imposed bans on Russian oil and oil-product exports, set to be enforced in 2023. These bans present an opportunity for emerging market producers to secure larger shares in an evolving market. In February 2023 the EU implemented bans on Russian oil products like diesel, following previous bans on Russian seaborne crude oil exports that started…
As hydrocarbons producers reap sustained revenue from high global prices, national oil companies (NOCs) in the Gulf are accelerating investment in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS); hydrogen; and cleaner sources of energy to make their activities less carbon-intensive and support the energy transition. Gulf NOCs’ low-cost production advantages and massive hydrocarbons resources mean…
Bahrain, known as the birthplace of the Arabian Peninsula’s oil industry, is navigating the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. While focusing on renewables production, energy efficiency and sustainability, the kingdom is also leveraging its remaining hydrocarbons resources. The country has made promising hydrocarbons discoveries that indicate the potential for further expansion…
Interview:Mark Thomas In what ways will the formulation of the National Energy Strategy reposition Bahrain’s market? MARK THOMAS: The National Energy Strategy is a government initiative that is being developed with shortand long-term approaches to the kingdom’s power supply. One of the primary goals is to diversify the energy supply, since Bahrain is dependent on domestic natural gas. As…
Bahrain, known as the birthplace of the Arabian Peninsula’s oil industry, is navigating the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. While focusing on renewables production, energy efficiency and sustainability, the kingdom is also leveraging its remaining hydrocarbons resources. The country has made promising hydrocarbons discoveries that indicate the potential for further expansion…