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

Economics & Finance

16 Jan, 2026

Featured

Bahrain’s BxT Trading Launch Marks Full House For GCC NOCs

Bapco and TotalEnergies have now launched their BxT trading joint venture, which is backed by flows from the expanded Sitra refinery.

Sitra Refinery Started Ramping Up Output To Its New 405,000 b/d Capacity In September 2025 (‘000 b/d)

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Bahrain’s Sitra Refinery Capacity To Reach 405,000 b/d

12 Dec, 2025

Bahrain, Saudi Provisionally Agree on Solar Project

5 Dec, 2025

Bahrain Scales Up Planned Sitra Power Plant Capacity

5 Sep, 2025

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 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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