How much energy does Bahrain need?

In order to achieve these objectives, Bahrain will need 280 MW of electricity generation capacity from renewables by 2025, increasing to 710 MW by 2035. According to the Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA), the country is targeting solar, wind and energy from waste to hit these targets.

Does Bahrain have solar energy?

Given Bahrain’s climate, solar energy is a vital part of the kingdom’s clean energy mix, accounting for 93% of its renewable capacity in 2020. In November 2021 the government inaugurated the Batelco solar plant, which can produce some 1600 MW of power and is expected to reduce the country’s carbon emissions by around 900 tonnes.

Why is Bahrain investing in renewables?

Bahrain is also beginning to ramp up investment in renewables as it works towards its goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. The spike in oil prices in early 2022 could offer further incentive for Bahrain to expand its green energy capabilities. In September 2021 Bahrain announced plans to restructure its oil and gas industry.

How much gas is in Bahrain's pre-Unayzah gas field?

In 2018 Bahrain also announced the discovery of the onshore Pre-Unayzah gas field, located under the Bahrain Field, which it said could hold 10trn20trn cu feet of gas. Work to commercialise the field was still in the early stages as of May 2022.

Does Bahrain produce a lot of oil?

Though Bahrain does not produce as much oil as its larger neighbours, the energy industry remains a vital part of the national economy. This has been helped by a large-scale oil and gas discovery in 2018 and the upgrade of the country’s main refinery in Sitra.

Will Bahrain commercialise oil by 2023?

In 2018 Bahrain announced its largest oil discovery since the 1930s, located at the Khaleej Al Bahrain reservoir near the country’s western coast, which will significantly increase its reserves moving forwards. Though there had been limited progress as of May 2022, the kingdom is hoping to commercialise the discovery by 2023.