Oil And Gas Country Guide: Bahrain

  1. What department/agency regulates oil and gas extraction? What are the primary laws which apply?

Several government agencies regulate the oil and gas sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The National Oil & Gas Authority (the NOGA) regulates and develops Bahrain's hydrocarbons sector. NOGA also controls exploration and production and is responsible for issuing licenses, permits, and approvals to third parties. The Ministry of Labour is in charge of matters relating to the health and safety of employees in the industrial sector. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism manages Bahrain's industrial sector. The Supreme Council for the Environment is responsible for the development of environmental policies across all sectors, including oil and gas. The Supreme Council, along with the National Oil & Gas Authority, regulate the conduct of stakeholders in the hydrocarbon industry concerning pollution control. Bahrain Petroleum Company (the BAPCO) has the exclusive right to produce and distribute oil and gas on the government's behalf. BAPCO is the retailer of oil and gas products both in Bahrain and internationally. Tatweer Petroleum supports the government in its goal to increase oil production and the availability of gas. The following laws apply to the regulation of oil and gas extraction...

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