Bapco Energies recognizes over 200 trainees in ‘Empower' Summer Internship 2025
Empower is an internship programme that provides undergraduates with hands-on experience across Bapco Energies' diverse portfolio of companies, including Bapco Refining, Bapco Upstream, Bapco Gas, Bapco Tazweed, Bapco Air Fueling, and the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY). Interns are assigned to roles aligned with their academic disciplines, allowing them to gain practical skills while fulfilling their graduation requirements.
The program is designed to prepare a new generation of talent capable of driving innovation and leading the Kingdom's energy industry into the future. By engaging directly with industry experts and real-world projects, participants develop the technical, business, and leadership skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving sector.
Mark Thomas, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bapco Energies, underscored the program's role in advancing national talent development in line with the directives of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty's Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bapco Energies.
'Empower is more than a training program — it is an investment in the Kingdom of Bahrain's future,' said Thomas. 'In an era of global energy transition, the strength of our industry will be defined by the capabilities of our people. By immersing young Bahrainis in meaningful, real-world experiences across the energy sector, we are equipping them not just to enter the workforce, but to lead it. Our vision is to cultivate leaders who will shape a resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive energy industry for generations to come.'
Through initiatives like Empower, Bapco Energies continues to demonstrate its commitment to developing local talent, enhancing skills, and ensuring Bahrain's youth are ready to take on the challenges and opportunities of the future energy landscape.
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