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Bahrain News Gazette
12-05-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Electricity Minister and French Ambassador Discuss Energy Cooperation
Manama: Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, received €š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬°ric Giraud-Telme, Ambassador of France to Bahrain, along with Anouar Mekkas, Regional Nuclear and Renewable Energy Adviser. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring avenues for collaboration in the energy sector. According to Bahrain News Agency, the minister praised the longstanding relations between Bahrain and France, emphasizing the progress made in energy cooperation. The discussions revolved around strengthening coordination and joint efforts, with a particular focus on exchanging expertise in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The French ambassador reiterated France's commitment to deepening cooperation and expanding partnerships. This initiative aims to support shared objectives and deliver mutual benefits to both nations and their citizens.
Daily Tribune
18-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Private sector power shift cuts costs
Handing electricity production over to the private sector has helped cut running costs and sharpen output, Electricity and Water Affairs Minister, His Excellency Yasser Humaidan, told Parliament. He said this approach lifts a weight off public finances, as the government no longer has to foot the bill for new power stations, an outlay that would otherwise run into large sums. 'The move towards independent power production began over two decades ago,' he said. 'It's worked well. Costs have dropped, and efficiency has improved, thanks to modern technology and a flexible way of meeting growing demand.' Humaidan said that generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity costs 21.7 fils, while transmission and distribution add another 7.5 fils. Electricity subsidies last year stood at BD161 million, he said, with BD105 million going to the first tier of household bills.
Daily Tribune
08-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain-Italy ties
His Excellency Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, met with Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of Environment and Energy Security of the Italian Republic. The Minister highlighted the deep-rooted Bahrain-Italy relations and advanced cooperation across various sectors. Humaidan underscored Bahrain's commitment to adopting international best practices in the sustainable energy sector. He highlighted national initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and increasing reliance on renewable energy sources to achieve environmental sustainability. These initiatives include Bahrain's efforts to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2035 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2060.
Biz Bahrain
27-01-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Electricity Ministry and Gulf Air Group sign renewable energy framework
Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, and Khalid Hussain Taqi, Chairman of Gulf Air Group (GFG), signed a joint framework for renewable energy and energy efficiency. The minister emphasised that the framework reflects the ministry's commitment to implementing Bahrain's National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP). He commended GFG's efforts in adopting sustainable energy solutions and capacity-building initiatives, underscoring the importance of such collaboration in promoting energy sustainability as part of the government's environmental sustainability vision. Minister Humaidan highlighted the private sector's role in advancing renewable energy objectives and leveraging opportunities provided by the national renewable energy plan. He commended GFG for supporting national efforts to optimise energy use and adopting advanced technologies to achieve its aspirations in this field. Taqi underscored that the strategic partnership with the Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs aligns with the group's ongoing efforts to support Bahrain's transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy. He reiterated the group's commitment to national directives promoting renewable energy and supporting initiatives for sustainable development. The Chairman noted that this commitment aligns with Bahrain's goals to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2035 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future for the Kingdom. The framework aims to provide technical support and consultancy from the Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs to GFG for integrating renewable energy solutions and enhancing energy efficiency across its buildings and facilities. BNA(R)
Zawya
27-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain's ministry signs renewable energy framework with GFG
Bahrain - Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Yasser Humaidan and Gulf Air Group (GFG) chairman Khalid Hussain Taqi signed a joint framework for renewable energy and energy efficiency. The minister said that the framework reflects the ministry's commitment to implementing Bahrain's National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP). He commended GFG's efforts in adopting sustainable energy solutions and capacity-building initiatives, underscoring the importance of such collaboration in promoting energy sustainability as part of the government's environmental sustainability vision. Mr Humaidan highlighted the private sector's role in advancing renewable energy objectives and leveraging opportunities provided by the national renewable energy plan, praising GFG for supporting national efforts to optimise energy use and adopting advanced technologies to achieve its aspirations in this field. Mr Taqi underscored that the strategic partnership with the Electricity and Water Affairs Ministry aligns with the group's ongoing efforts to support Bahrain's transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy. He reiterated the group's commitment to national directives promoting renewable energy and supporting initiatives for sustainable development. 'This commitment aligns with Bahrain's goals to reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent by 2035 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future for the kingdom,' he added. The framework aims to provide technical support and consultancy from the ministry to GFG for integrating renewable energy solutions and enhancing energy efficiency across its buildings and facilities.
