Energy Minister Opens CS9 Gas Compression Station
On the occasion of Bahrain National Day, Accession Day of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, and Eid celebrations, Minister of Energy His Excellency Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, opened the ninth gas compressor station, a $ 42 million CS9 at the Bahrain National Gas Company (Banagas). The Minister was briefed on the work of CS9, the new infrastructure, and the well-equipped new control monitor building, with a global control equipment for the key factory operations.
The station had started part operation in October 2013. Built at a cost of $ 42.4 million by Japan’s JGC Gulf International, the project can accommodate 60 million cubic feet of associated gas generated from the refinery operations.
The CS9 comprises of six gas compressors, an eco-house with a power generation device designed with environment compliant specifications, and a device to burn toxic gases. In addition, it also has a lock system for hydrocarbon fluids disposal in order to protect the soil and surrounding environment. A device has been installed to continuously monitor emissions from the plant stacks.
The CS9 opening was attended by Banagas Governing Council members, Bahrain National Gas Expansion Company (BNGEC) Board of Directors and senior NOGA officials.
The project, one of the giant strategic projects of Banagas, is environment friendly and adheres to global safety standards and proves the NOGA strategy of implementing projects which support the environmental health in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Banagas is a Bahraini Shareholding Company, with 75% shares owned by the Government of Bahrain, 12.5% by Chevron Bahrain and another 12.5% by Boubyan Petrochemical after buying the share of the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (Apicorp) in September 2011.
Today the company has more than 450 employees, including Bahraini nationals accounted for up to 92%. With its continuing high productivity levels, the company has been able to contribute significantly to the annual national revenue. Its outstanding achievements in the field of occupational safety has won it global recognition and placed Banagas among the most successful industrial projects set up by the Government of Bahrain to ensure the prosperity of the people of Bahrain.
Content last updated: 13 Aug, 2026