At what stage of development is the Sitra Refinery Master Plan, and how will upgrades to the Arabia-Bahrain (AB) pipeline affect refinery operations?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Adel Khalil Al Moayyed, Chairman, BAPCO from The Report: Bahrain 2013
The hydrocarbons industry is a key contributor to the economy, accounting for around 22% of GDP in 2012 as well as some 75% of government revenues. Efforts to boost production are expected to see output reach 100,000 barrels per day by 2020. The government has pledged to invest $15bn in the hydrocarbons sector over the next 30 years, with energy diversification and a growing focus on solar and...
Economic update | Qatar: Expanding energy horizons
10 Jun 2013
The world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is spreading its wings into energy ventures far from the vast reserves on its own doorstep. Qatar is investing in shale-related projects in North America and elsewhere to help maintain its position as one of the top players in the global gas market.
Bahrain has remained largely insulated from international external risks and has weathered the global economic shocks of the recent past relatively well. At the height of the international financial downturn, for example, the kingdom avoided falling into recession and even achieved real GDP growth of more than 6% in 2008 and over 3% in 2009.
Articles & Analysis | Taking another look: Stepping up efforts in exploration and production from The Report: Turkey 2013
Long viewed as a critical transit state on one of the world’s most active energy corridors, Turkey is now searching for hydrocarbons at home and abroad. Per capita energy consumption is still about half that of Europe, but increased wealth means that Turkey is one of the world’s leading growth markets. Demand for energy is rising 6% each year,...
