Bahrain energy storage is sued

Why is Bahrain reorganizing its oil & gas company?

Bahrain’s utilities segment is driving demand for new infrastructure and investment due in part to renewable energy and efficiency strategies. The government is restructuring its oil and gas holding company, Bapco Energies.

How is Bahrain navigating the energy transition?

Bahrain, known as the birthplace of the Arabian Peninsula’s oil industry, is navigating the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. While focusing on renewables production, energy efficiency and sustainability, the kingdom is also leveraging its remaining hydrocarbons resources.

What is the future of energy storage in MENA?

MENA region has 30 planned energy storage projects in 2021 – 2025, with batteries expected to make up 45% of MENA’s total energy storage landscape by 2025 APICORP recommends ten key policy actions to support energy storage solutions integration, including the creation of a MENA Energy Storage Alliance to facilitate public-private partnerships

How can MENA countries take the lead in energy storage?

With adbundant land and low-cost solar and wind generation capacities, MENA countries have real competitive advantages that enable it to take the lead in energy storage and successfully navigate the energy transition.”

Which energy storage solutions will be the leading energy storage solution in MENA?

Electrochemical storage (batteries) will be the leading energy storage solution in MENA in the short to medium terms, led by sodium-sulfur (NaS) and lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries.

Will energy storage expand in MENA?

The current utility business model limits the prospects of energy storage expansion opportunities, unless driven by direct governmental support. Auctions in MENA have been a major driver for renewable energy deployment, most notably for solar and wind, but only a few have included energy storage.