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About the Ministry

The Ministry of Oil and Environment of the Kingdom of Bahrain plays a strategic and regulatory role in leading and developing the oil and gas sector, in a manner that enhances its efficiency and reinforces its contribution to sustainable economic development.

The Ministry also seeks to foster integration and strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders, contributing to enhanced performance quality, greater sector competitiveness, and the achievement of the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability in the management of the Kingdom’s national oil resources.

Services

Issuance of Approval for Commercial Activities Licenses

The Ministry of Oil and Environment provides the service of issuing approvals for commercial activities licenses to facilitate procedures for investors and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This agreement aims to define the level of service expected from the Ministry and to ensure that users adhere to the specified conditions.

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Service for Issuing a Multi-Use Permits for the Import and Export of Petroleum Products in the OFOQ System

This service, provided by the Ministry of Oil and Environment to national oil companies, allows them to apply for prior permits to import or export petroleum products.

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Request a Pre-Approval to Export Recycled Base Oils of the Single-Use Type

The Ministry of Oil and Environment provides this service to registered oil facilities, allowing them to apply for prior permits to export recycled base oils.

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Asphalt Product Export Permit of the Single-Use Type

The Ministry of Oil and Environment provides this service to registered oil facilities, allowing them to apply for prior permits to export asphalt.

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Request for a Pre-Approval to Import Petroleum Products of the Single-Use Type

Issuance of single-use permits to import petroleum products, according to specific requirements.

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Request for Pre-Approval to Export Products Mixed with subsidized Petroleum Products of the Single-Use Type

The Ministry of Oil and Environment provides this service to registered oil facilities, allowing them to apply for prior permits to export mixed petroleum products.

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Approval to Demolition and Cancellation of a Fuel Station

The Ministry of Oil and Environment in the Kingdom of Bahrain provides this e-service to the owners of operating and licensed fuel stations in the Kingdom of Bahrain to obtain approval for the demolition and cancellation of a fuel station. This service aims to facilitate the process of submitting and reviewing the application, ensuring the demolition and cancellation process is completed in accordance with safety and environmental standards, and expediting the issuance of necessary approvals.

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Approval of the Redevelopment of Operating Fuel Station

The Ministry of Oil and Environment provides this e-service to owners of operating and licensed fuel stations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This service aims to facilitate the process of submitting applications for the Redevelopment of existing fuel stations, ensuring their compliance with approved specifications and standards.

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Approval of the Addition and Modification of Complementary Services in Operating Fuel Stations

The Ministry of Oil and Environment provides this e-service to the owners of operating and licensed fuel stations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This service aims to facilitate the process of submitting applications for the addition and modification of complementary services in operating fuel stations, ensuring their compliance with approved specifications and standards.

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Laws & Regulations

Royal Decree No. (99) of 2021 on the Abolition of the National Oil and Gas Authority

26 Sep, 2021

Arabic only

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, issued Royal Decree No. (99) of 2021 abolishing the National Oil and Gas Authority.

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Royal Decree No. (100) of 2021 on the Organization of the Ministry of Oil

26 Sep, 2021

Arabic only

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, issued Royal Decree No. (100) of 2021 on the Organization of the Ministry of Oil, which provides as follows:

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Decree No. (71) for Year 2021, Appointing Nogaholding board members

17 Jun, 2021

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Decree 71/2021, appointing the members of the Board of Directors of the Oil and Gas Holding Company B.S.C. (closed) (Nogaholding).

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HM King issues decree 54/2021, appointing Nogaholding board chairman

25 Apr, 2021

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Decree 54/2021, appointing the National Security Advisor and Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council,

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Bahrain Legislations

Sustainable Development

The Kingdom of Bahrain has made strides in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Bahrain SDGs 2030