His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of Bapco Energies, met with United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright in Washington, D.C., to advance strategic energy cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States.

The high-level meeting, which was also attended by His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Bapco Energies Group Chief Executive Officer Mark Thomas, focused on strengthening bilateral collaboration across the energy sector, with particular emphasis on unlocking joint investment opportunities and accelerating innovation-led growth.

Discussions highlighted Bapco Energies’ ongoing engagement with leading global partners to enhance energy security, attract strategic investments, and adopt future-ready technologies. Both sides reviewed the progress of key initiatives, including the evaluation and development of deep gas resources in the onshore Bahrain Field, leveraging advanced U.S.-based technologies, as well as advancements in the Kingdom's offshore 3D seismic program.

The meeting also reviewed the ongoing progress of the Bapco Modernization Project, with a focus on deploying advanced refining technologies to optimize operational performance and drive greater efficiency. In parallel, opportunities to expand technology-driven ventures within the energy sector were discussed to support the adoption of next-generation solutions, including innovative energy technologies currently under development. The discussions also addressed the importance of strengthening energy security and maintaining resilient energy systems amid evolving regional and global developments.

His Highness emphasized the importance of the longstanding strategic relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States as a foundation for cooperation across key sectors, including energy. He reaffirmed that the strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States remains a critical pillar in strengthening energy security and advancing a sustainable energy transition. He underscored the importance of deepening collaboration to accelerate knowledge exchange and further reinforce the Kingdom's position as a forward-looking partner in the global energy landscape.