Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), has signed an agreement to extend the Power Purchase Agreement with Al Ezzel Power Company, the independent producer operating the 950-MW Al Ezzel Power Plant since 2004.
The new extension spans ten and a half years, from May 2027 until the end of October 2037, securing the continued operation and reliable electricity supply of the Al Ezzel Power Plant beyond the expiry of the current contract in April 2027.
The President of EWA highlighted that the Authority is steadfastly advancing its strategic plans to modernize Bahrain’s electrical system and boost operational efficiency to support economic growth and urban development, while ensuring the long-term sustainability of electricity and water services.
He also emphasized the critical role of partnerships with independent power producers in maintaining reliable supply and meeting the nation’s increasing energy demand. He said that the extension aligns with EWA’s strategic objectives to enhance the efficiency of the national electricity network. The new agreement enables optimal use of existing generation capacity, contributing to improved cost efficiency and sustained power supply.
Pointing out that the Al Ezzel plant was established through a public-private partnership under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model and operates using a combined-cycle system, which increases natural gas efficiency and reduces carbon emissions, he underscored that the plant is supporting Bahrain’s sustainability goals and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.
The EWA President noted that the agreement extension strengthens the readiness of Bahrain’s electricity infrastructure and enhances the authority’s ability to meet rising electricity demand driven by economic and urban growth, reflecting continuous progress in efficient resource management and long-term sustainability.
