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Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, inaugurated the 11th Middle East Bottom of the Barrel and Catalyst Technology Conference (BBTC MENA), organised by Euro Petroleum Consultants in collaboration with the Ministry of Oil and Environment, Bapco Energies, and industry partners. The event focuses on industrial transformation, sustainable demand, catalyst supply, technological advancements, skills development strategies, residue upgrading, and energy transition.

The minister commended Euro Petroleum Consultants for the continued success of the conference, reflecting Bahrain’s growing reputation as a hub for hosting specialised industry events. He emphasised the importance of such platforms in advancing scientific and technological knowledge, fostering expertise exchange, and enhancing productivity in the energy sector.

Dr. Bin Dainah highlighted the role of BBTC MENA in strengthening collaboration to address global energy challenges, optimize production, and reduce waste, aligning with sustainability goals and environmental protection.

He commended Bapco Refining for its achievements, particularly the Bahrain Refinery Modernisation Programme, which includes 15 substations and 21 new processing units to enhance refining capacity to 400,000 barrels per day, improving energy efficiency and production capabilities.

The minister reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to supporting environmentally friendly technologies and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. He emphasised the significance of reducing CO₂ emissions, fostering public-private cooperation, and leveraging international expertise to advance national energy objectives.

The conference covered key topics such as refining and petrochemical innovations, residue upgrading, crude-to-chemicals strategies, operational efficiency, waste processing advancements, and sustainability in refining. Experts explored state-of-the-art recycling technologies, catalyst optimization, and operational innovations to improve flow control, temperature and pressure management, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction.

Following the conference, Dr. Bin Dainah toured the accompanying exhibition, which featured leading companies showcasing cutting-edge refining technologies, alternative feedstock solutions, and environmentally sustainable processes to maximize resource efficiency and minimize environmental impact.