Bahrains current energy usage & its plans for a sustainable

future
Introduction
Bahrain is archipelago located in the Arabian Gulf, with a population of 1.318 million inhabitants
in 2012. Bahrain is a member of the GCC that was formed in the year 1981 (Global Security,
2013). It is not directly bordered by any neighboring countries, but is part of the oil rich region
known as the Middle East. It was the first country in the Middle East to discover oil in 1932. Its
natural resources are oil and natural gas (Index Mundi, 2013). The country is highly reliant on oil
for its energy needs, the oil industry accounts for roughly 60% of the national economy. Bahrain
has a GDP of 22.94 billion USD with an annual growth rate of 4.5% in 2010 (Google). Bahrain has
one of the highest energy consumption rates in the world, consuming almost 10 times as much
per person compared to Japan (Gulf Daily News, 2009). The country does not currently
implement significant sustainable acts, as the business sector is primarily profit drive, as well as
the fact that the country completely relies on fossil fuels to operate, but there are several plans
for a more sustainable future. Bahrains primary exports are Petroleum, Petroleum products,
aluminum and textiles, its primary imports are crude oil, machinery and chemicals
(EconomyWatch, 2010). Production of oil and natural gas create up to 85% of Bahrains
government revenue, of which 70% is from oil. Although Bahrain has small oil reserves, oil is a
vital part of the countrys economy. Bahrain consists of only one oil field located in Awali
(Economic Research Department, 2006). This essay will analyze the current energy use in the
Kingdom of Bahrain and, as a result recommend practical future options in relation to transport
and logistics.