Middle East
Bahrain
It kick-started oil production in the Gulf in 1932, but Bahrain’s hydrocarbon fortunes have since soured. A major unconventional discovery could revitalize the sector.
State of Play
Bahrain’s upstream sector has been rejuvenated by a major unconventional discovery offshore its west coast. Further appraisal drilling is planned for this year, with results due in early 2019. The kingdom is dependent on neighboring Saudi Arabia for political and economic support, as well as 80% of its oil “production."
2020 In Numbers
| Crude Output | 197 | '000 b/d |
| Crude Exports | 151 | '000 b/d |
| Crude Imports | 179 | '000 b/d |
| Refining Capacity | 267 | '000 b/d |
| Refining Throughput | 224 | '000 b/d |
8 Nov, 2024
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Bahrain’s Sitra To Round Off GCC Refining Surge With 2025 Start-Up
Bahrain’s long-awaited $7bn Sitra refinery upgrade is set to push the GCC’s recent capacity additions to 1.36mn b/d by 1H 2025.
Bahrain & Nearby Saudi Oil & Gas Infrastructure
NEWS IN BRIEF
Bahrain Pipeline Sell-Off
13 Sep, 2024
Chevron Quits Bahrain
6 Sep, 2024
Bahrain Power Project Refinances
31 May, 2024
Bahrain Plans 2GW Wind Capacity
3 May, 2024
Bahrain’s Bapco: Naphtha Tank Leak
26 Apr, 2024
Bahrain: Minor Solar Gains
15 Mar, 2024
Bahrain’s Alba Inks Bapco Gas Deal
26 Jan, 2024
Bahrain Abolishes Noga
1 Oct, 2021
SELECTED DATA
Bahrain Oil Output Has Slipped In Recent Years To A Decade Low (‘000 b/d)
Bahrain’s Sitra Refinery: Current Yield Is Mostly Distillates And Fuel Oil (‘000 b/d)
Bahrain Crude Oil Exports Dropped To Just 80,000 b/d In July (‘000 b/d)
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