Middle East

Bahrain

Bahrain kick-started oil production in the Gulf in 1932, with this fueling an outsize downstream and metals sector. But, the kingdom remains dependent on neighboring Saudi Arabia for political and economic support.

State of Play

Bahrain’s hopes that unconventionals could reboot its upstream sector have wilted. The focus has moved downstream with an upgraded and expanded refinery and international trading operations.

2024 In Numbers
Crude Output 177,000 b/d
Gas Production 2.6 bn cfd
Refinery Output 279,000 b/d
Oil & Gas

30 May, 2025

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Bahrain Pursues LNG And Pipeline Deal To Avoid Gas Shortfall

Faced with the prospect of becoming a regular importer of expensive LNG, Bahrain hopes it can strike a deal with Saudi Arabia for a gas import pipeline. Given Saudi Arabia’s own gas needs, such a deal is far from guaranteed.
Bahrain Gas Output Drops To Multi-Year Lows In 1Q 2025 (bn cfd)
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NEWS IN BRIEF

Bahrain Oil Output: New Low

28 Mar, 2025

Bahrain Taps EOG For Gas Drilling

28 Feb, 2025

Bahrain Tenders 1.2GW Power & Water Project

22 Nov, 2024

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

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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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