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The Board of Directors of the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) held its regular Board Meeting No. (91) at the NOGA office on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 under the Chairmanship of Minister of Energy His Excellency Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza.

The Minister while opening the meeting commended on the success achieved by the Bahrain International Airshow and Garden Show recently held in the Kingdom of Bahrain, praising the significant role, participation and support provided by the oil companies under NOGA for these events.

He also briefed the board on the developments in the energy sector and expressed his satisfaction at the progress of work in various fields in Bahrain.

The board reviewed issues on its agenda, including the regulation mechanism of the reinstating workers in the oil companies, as per the Royal directives to implement the recommendations of the Independent Commission of Inquiry.

The board agreed on the need to follow a united action mechanism for absorbing the dismissed staff. They also discussed the need to review emergency plans for oil companies and agreed to work towards revising existing plans to ensure the highest level of security for oil installations and workers.

The board took into consideration a suggestion for the phased implementation of a training academy project for the oil sector in collaboration with the Royal Charity Organisation. Members stressed the urgency of this vital project to benefit the oil companies and the community through the creation of national cadres trained for the management and operation of the oil sector.

The board heard a report from Board Member and Chairman of the Committee on Environment Abdulrahman A. Hussain Jawahery on the work of the committee and its coordination with oil companies. The board expressed its appreciation for the committee initiatives

The board discussed a number of development projects implemented by the oil companies and concerned members assured progress of work. Board also heard a report on the situation of supply and demand for natural gas and the efforts of NOGA to provide natural gas for new projects and expansion projects by increasing the local production and import of gas.

The Board of Directors reviewed the achievements made by the oil companies during 2011.

Dr. Mirza thanked the board members and expressed his appreciation for His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. may God protect him, His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa - the Prime Minister and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa - the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander for their continued support to the Energy Sector. The Minister also thanked the Presidents, Chief Executive Officers and employees in all the oil companies under the NOGA umbrella for their contribution towards the achievements.