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Energy, Oil & Gas

Bapco Modernisation a milestone in Bahrain’s industry transformation: study

A scientific study conducted by the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) confirms the Bapco Modernisation Project as a milestone in Bahrain’s industrial transformation, boosting refining capacity from 267,000 to 380,000 barrels per day, later reaching 405,000 barrels per day within a year of inauguration....

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bahrain unveils special reform package to bolster public finances

Bahrain has launched the largest financial and tax reform package in its history to address a soaring $50 billion public debt, said media reports. The key fiscal reforms plan includes raising fuel and natural gas prices and bringing changes to corporate income tax and spending cuts. ...

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bahrain lays foundation stone for 100MW Al Dur solar project

Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced that the foundation stone has been laid for its Al Dur Solar Power Plant, a large-scale clean energy project featuring 135,000 solar panels. The 100MW plant is set for completion by Q3 next year. ...

Energy, Oil & Gas

Acwa Power snaps up Engie’s strategic GCC utility assets for $693m

Acwa Power, a global utility leader, said it has successfully completed the acquisition of French energy major Engie’s strategic gas-fired power generation and water desalination assets in Kuwait and Bahrain along with the related O&M companies for $693 million. ...

Energy, Oil & Gas

19th GPCA Forum concludes in Bahrain with 450 companies

The 19th GPCA Annual Forum, held December 8–11, 2025, at Exhibition World Bahrain, concluded under the theme “Catalysing Competitiveness through Strategic Partnerships,” with 2,586 delegates from 450 companies across 42 countries participating. The event highlighted industry collaboration and strategic growth initiatives....

Energy, Oil & Gas

19th Annual GPCA Forum opens in Bahrain

The 19th Annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Forum, held under the theme “Catalysing Competitiveness through Strategic Partnerships,” opened in Bahrain on December 8 and will continue until December 11....

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi–Bahrain energy ties boosted by ACWA Power–Bapco deal

ACWA Power and Bapco Energies signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop a multi-phase 2.8 GW solar plant with large battery storage in Saudi Arabia. Announced at the 2025 Saudi–Bahraini Coordination Council meeting, the project will supply Bahrain’s grid and support its renewable energy transition....

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bahrain inks deal to extend PPA for 950MW power plant

Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has signed an agreement to extend the power purchase agreement (PPA) with Al Ezzel Power Company, one of Bahrain’s independent power producers, for its key 950MW power plant in the Hidd region. ...

Energy, Oil & Gas

The 19th GPCA Forum debuts in Bahrain this December

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, has announced that the 19th Annual GPCA Forum will be held for the first time at Exhibition World Bahrain from December 8-11, 2025, under the patronage of the Ministry of Oil and Environment, Bahrain....

Energy, Oil & Gas

Sustainability Forum Middle East welcomes Alba as Forum Partner

Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) has announced that Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has joined as a Forum Partner for its upcoming fourth edition, taking place on January 27 and 28, 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay....

Energy, Oil & Gas

EWA launches tender for Bahrain’s first solar power plant

Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority has announced the launch of a tender for the development of kingdom’s first solar power plant. Once operational, it is set to provide electricity for 6,300 homes and cut carbon emissions by 100,000 tonnes. ...

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