His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain has appointed the National Security Advisor and Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oil and Gas Holding Company (Nogaholding).

Shaikh Nasser pledged to carry on implementing HM the King’s vision on developing the oil and gas sector so as to contribute to achieving the economic vision for Bahrain 2030.

He stressed the importance of providing more investment opportunities in the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors, and said the sector was witnessing great progress thanks to technical innovations and the use of modern technology. Shaikh Nasser also reviewed Bapco’s mega projects and said many pioneering projects have been implemented to develop the sector.

Bahrain’s Oil Minister Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and heads of other Nogaholding companies congratulated Shaikh Nasser on his appointment, stressing his interest, experience and distinguished capabilities will enable the oil and gas sector to make a quantum leap at all levels.