Manama, Bahrain - Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), has renewed its strategic sponsorship of Gulf Industry Fair 2016. Bahrain's national Oil and Gas Company will champion the energy and environmental protection sector at the region's premiere industry fair taking place at Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 9-11th February 2016 under the Patronage of HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa , Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain
"The Gulf Industry Fair plays a key role in encouraging and promoting the increasingly diverse face of industrial development in the GCC "says Dr Pete Bartlett, Bapco's Chief Executive.
"Bapco is a key player in Bahrain's 2030 vision. We are not just a major provider of energy to the Kingdom of Bahrain, but also an essential catalyst for the growth of industry "Dr Bartlett adds.
Bapco's commitment to Gulf Industry Fair would not only include its presence during the Exhibition to conduct present and future meetings with customers, but also to support a programme of public engagement taking place around the Exhibition.
Bapco will lead a workshop on procurement and marketing, surrounding the new projects and pipelines by Bapco and the National Oil and Gas Authority of Bahrain (NOGA).
In addition Bapco will provide a key note speaker for the Innovations for Industry Forum taking place on 10th February 2016.
"We are excited for the opportunities that Gulf Industry Fair provides in promoting the developments of Bapco that are in line with NOGA's strategy for the energy sector in Bahrain "adds Dr Bartlett
"Bapco's support for the Gulf Industry Fair along with NOGA is significant, with both pillars playing a major role in the national economy "says Jubran Abdulrahman, Managing Director of HCE, organisers of Gulf Industry Fair 2016.
"Gulf Industry Fair remains a unique one stop event promoting the suppliers and developers of industrialisation of the economies across the GCC." concludes Mr Abdulrahman.
Bapco will be supporting the Industrial Careers day on the 11th February along with NOGA and Alba, to encourage and inform future generations looking for career paths in Industrial companies.
The programme of events for GIF 2016 is available online at: www.gulfindustryfair.com
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About Bapco
Bapco is a regional oil and gas leader and an important contributor to modern Bahrain, accounting for a significant portion of the region's energy-related activities.
The company owns a 260,000 barrel-a-day refinery, storage facilities for 14 million barrels, a marketing terminal and a marine terminal for its petroleum products. About one-sixth of this crude originates from Bahrain Field, with the remainder being pumped from Saudi Arabia through pipelines, with 95% of Bapco's refined products being exports.
About Gulf Industry Fair
For more information on the industrial expo please visit www.gulfindustryfair.com
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