Bahrain Emphasizes Clean Energy and Sustainability at the 2025 World Utilities Congress

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Bahrain's Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, recently met with high-profile officials and business leaders at the 2025 World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi. The event highlighted the global shift towards renewable energy, and Bahrain's commitment to clean energy and sustainability was a key focus. Minister Humaidan emphasized the need for investment and innovation in clean energy and energy efficiency to ensure energy security and sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bahrain aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2035 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
  • Minister Humaidan emphasized the importance of fostering innovation in clean energy and energy efficiency.
  • Bahrain and the UAE have strong relations, with a shared commitment to enhancing cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in clean energy transition and environmental sustainability.
  • The two countries reviewed national strategies to achieve carbon neutrality, with a focus on innovation, technological development, and sharing best practices in renewable energy policy.
  • Bahrain and Cyprus discussed policies and initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality and promote environmental sustainability, with a focus on energy transmission and distribution, investment in environmental projects, and conserving natural resources.
  • The minister met with Siemens Energy AG representatives to discuss Bahrain's national plans and initiatives in renewable energy, future cooperation opportunities in energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and sustainable technologies.

Statistics:

  • Bahrain aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2035.
  • Bahrain targets carbon neutrality by 2060.
  • The UAE has a shared commitment to enhancing cooperation in the energy sector with Bahrain, particularly in clean energy transition and environmental sustainability.
  • Bahrain and Cyprus discussed opportunities for cooperation in energy, particularly in energy transmission and distribution using advanced technologies.
  • Bahrain's national plans include reducing carbon emissions by 30% by 2035.

Sources:

  • Bahrain News Agency, undated (Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan and Dr. Abdullah Hamid Saif Al Jarwan meeting)
  • Bahrain News Agency, undated (Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan and Dr. Maria Panayiotou meeting)
  • Bahrain News Agency, undated (Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan and Khalid Bin Hadi Al Yafei meeting)