Oil Minister receives Masdar delegation

Manama, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, received a delegation from Masdar, the UAE's renewable energy company, to discuss enhancing cooperation in investment and development of wind energy projects in the kingdom. Mark Thomas, CEO of Bapco Energies Group, attended the meeting. Dr. Bin Dainah affirmed the importance of continuing to work on implementing projects that contribute to the sustainability of energy sources and achieving energy security in the long term, which supports reducing dependence on traditional sources. The minister highlighted the strong bilateral ties and cooperation between Bahrain and the UAE, particularly in the energy sector, emphasising Bahrain's commitment to work on environment friendly joint projects that contribute to achieving carbon neutrality and reducing emissions. He said that Bapco Energies' agreement with Masdar is a strategic move that contributes to carbon removal in various sectors. Dr. Bin Dai nah added that wind energy, as a renewable and clean source, emits no harmful pollutants and aids environmental preservation. The minister praised the joint efforts of Bapco Energies and Masdar, highlighting their commitment to diversifying Bahrain's clean energy sources, which aligns with Bahrain's national energy strategy, that aims for a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035 and carbon neutrality by 2060. Source: Bahrain News Agency