The Global Water, Energy & Climate Change Congress (GWECCC 2025) will take place on 9–11 September 2025 at the Exhibition World Bahrain under the patronage of HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Organised in collaboration with UNEP, Aramco and the Ministry of Oil & Environment – Bahrain, the congress will unite policymakers, industry…
Interview:Somaya Al Radhi To what extent is Bahrain a destination for oil, gas and renewable energy investment? SOMAYA AL RADHI: Bahrain has been a destination for international oil and gas investment since the discovery of oil in the 1930s. Today, the kingdom continues to attract regional and global investment, encompassing financing, exploration and production activities. International partnerships…
Interview:Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina Where do you see opportunities for investment in the energy transition over the medium to long term? MOHAMED BIN MUBARAK BIN DAINA: Renewable energy presents a compelling investment opportunity, with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems ideal for large-scale deployment given Bahrain’s abundant sunshine. Although Bahrain’s wind potential is moderate, targeted…
With high energy prices and supply chain disruptions creating shortages of renewable energy components and materials, emerging markets are reassessing how to build out utility-scale solar power to accelerate their energy transitions. After more than a decade of decline, the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels has risen around the world, due primarily to the increasing cost of solar-grade polysilicon…
Bahrain, which was the first country in the Gulf where oil was discovered, is navigating the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. While focusing on renewables production, energy efficiency and sustainability, new drilling projects in Bahrain’s offshore oil fields, combined with significant investment projects, indicate that hydrocarbons will continue to play an important role in…
Bahrain, the first Gulf country to discover oil, is navigating the energy transition by focusing on renewables, energy efficiency and sustainability. Legislation introduced in 2023 rebranded the parent company of Bahrain’s oil and gas companies as Bapco Energies, highlighting the kingdom’s readiness to embrace opportunities in the energy transition and achieve sustainable targets. The kingdom…
Bahrain has seen its economy expand through diversification efforts, with a focus on finance, industry and technology. Projects in infrastructure, digital transformation and tourism aim to drive growth and attract foreign investment. The kingdom is committed to sustainability, targeting a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035. The financial sector is a key contributor with innovation in financ
BBTC MENA, firmly established as the only platform fully dedicated to Residue Upgrading Technologies and Catalysts for the MENA region, is evolving. With the shift in industry imperatives, the focus will be on advanced solutions and strategies for increased efficiency, reliability and reducing the carbon footprint of assets and conversion processes. It remains highly important for refiners to increase…
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…
