Bahrain household energy storage power supply production

Where does Bahrain's energy supply come from?

Bahrain's energy supply comes largely from the exploitation of its domestic fossil fuels resources. The country is also a major producer and exporter of oil, petroleum products and natural gas. Bahrain's energy supply comes largely from the exploitation of its domestic fossil fuels resources.

Why is Bahrain a major producer and exporter of energy?

The country is also a major producer and exporter of oil, petroleum products and natural gas. Bahrain's energy supply comes largely from the exploitation of its domestic fossil fuels resources. The country is also a major producer and exporter of oil, petroleum products and natural gas.

Where is Bahrain located?

Bahrain is an island nation in the Persian Gulf, located between the Qatar peninsula and the north-eastern coast of Saudi Arabia. Bahrain is part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): the regional political and economic union comprising six countries of the region (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates).

Why has Bahrain resorted to austerity?

The fall in oil prices since 2014 (and absence of buffers despite the 2016-2018 recovery) has caused a significant deterioration in Bahrain's public finances. Consequently, the government resorted to austerity measures, with several increases in fuel prices over the last 6 years.