Manama, Bahrain – November 02, 2025: During Gateway Gulf 2025, the region’s premier investment forum, OAK Energy & Infrastructure WLL (OAK) announced a major milestone in Bahrain’s clean energy transition with the development of a significant photovoltaic (PV) solar project that will supply renewable power to four sites including Al Dana Amphitheatre, Bahrain International Circuit, Exhibition World Bahrain, contributing to Bahrain’s shift toward sustainable energy sources.
Backed by international partners and the UK Export Finance (UKEF), the projects represent inward investment of approximately USD 50 million and are expected to generate over 150 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy annually.
“OAK is proud to introduce our diverse portfolio of solar systems to the Kingdom of Bahrain, which combines world-class engineering and long-term energy security to key tourism destinations and strategic facilities” said Gareth Brown, Group CEO, OAK Energy & Infrastructure.
“With final designs approved, we are now moving decisively to signing and execution — ensuring bankability through long-duration PPAs and delivering resilient, competitively priced clean power to Bahrain’s most prominent facilities.”
Ali Al Mudaifa, Chief of Business Development at Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), added: “The announcement of OAK’s solar portfolio at Gateway Gulf 2025 highlights Bahrain’s ability to attract innovative, sustainable investment. These projects reflect the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing renewable energy while creating tangible opportunities for collaboration between local and international partners.”
Structured under long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), this project comes in line with Bahrain’s renewable energy roadmap and net-zero targets, showcasing the pivotal role of the private sector in driving sustainable infrastructure investment.
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About Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB)
Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) is an investment promotion agency with overall responsibility for attracting investment into the Kingdom and supporting initiatives that enhance the investment climate.
Bahrain EDB works with the government and both current and prospective investors to ensure that Bahrain’s investment climate is attractive, to communicate the key strengths, and to identify where opportunities exist for further economic growth through investment.
Bahrain EDB focuses on several economic sectors that capitalise on Bahrain’s competitive advantages and provide significant investment opportunities. These sectors include financial services, manufacturing, logistics, ICT and tourism.For more information on the Bahrain EDB, visit www.bahrainedb.com.
About OAK
Headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain with regional and global operations, OAK delivers value‑added infrastructure technologies and services across conventional power, oil and gas, and renewable energy markets. As an established developer and investor in integrated clean energy, OAK brings bankable, utility‑scale solutions to high‑impact markets. The company’s end‑to‑end model spanning development, structured financing, turnkey delivery, and long‑term operations, consistently de‑risks execution and creates durable value for host nations, strategic assets, and partners.
About the Forum, Gateway Gulf
Hosted by Bahrain Economic Development Board with the support of senior government officials across the Kingdom’s finance, investment and industry portfolio, Gateway Gulf is a unique invitation-only forum offering the opportunity for global businesses and investors to directly engage with the architects of the GCC’s development success story and gain priority to access to leading investable projects of the region, as well explore opportunities for developing investment presence in the Bahrain and the region beyond. The inaugural edition of Gateway Gulf was held in 2018, with 2025 marking its third edition. Gateway Gulf is reflective of the Team Bahrain approach, in which private and public sector cooperation is championed to create an innovative and attractive investment environment for businesses to succeed. Whether passing a new regulation or analysing the feasibility of launching a niche idea to market, Team Bahrain works with empathy and drive to connect investors to the key decision makers that matter.
