Bahrain Integrated Energy Site

What is Bahrain's energy strategy?

The Strategy is rooted in the twin objectives of decarbonising Bahrain’s economy while ensuring reliable and affordable access to the energy the Kingdom needs to sustain and, indeed, accelerate its growth. It is one of 6 priority sector strategies that stem from the Kingdom’s forward-looking Economic Recovery Plan.

What is the energy situation in Bahrain?

Energy in Bahrain refers to the energy and electricity production, consumption, and import in the country. Bahrain is a net energy exporter. The primary energy use in Bahrain was 110 TWh and 139 TWh per million persons in 2009, and 107 TWh and 139 TWh/million people in 2008.

Is Bahrain an energy importer?

Bahrain is a net energy exporter. It was the first place on the Arabian side of the Persian Gulf where oil was discovered, and the First Oil Well, located below Jabal al Dukhan, has operated since 1932. Primary energy use in Bahrain was 110 TWh and 139 TWh per million persons in 2009, and 107 TWh and 139 TWh/million people in 2008.

Can Bahrain achieve net zero emissions by 2060?

The Kingdom of Bahrain is committed to reaching Net Zero emissions by 2060, setting a range of ambitious interim goals to ensure that we proceed without delay. Bapco Energies is strategically and operationally positioned to contribute to delivering the Kingdom's climate commitments while facilitating economic growth.

Why is Bahrain a good place to invest in clean technology?

Bahrain sees economic opportunity in its plan: Bahrain’s size, strategic location, favorable regulatory environment, and agile government, make it uniquely positioned to serve as a regional hub for the development and testing of innovative clean technologies.

Can 'district cooling' improve the efficiency of air conditioning in Bahrain?

As a result, Bahrain is looking to utilize the practice of “district cooling” to increase the efficiency of air conditioning by as much as 50 percent. Bahrain generates approximately 2.6 kg of solid waste per person per day.