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BAHRAIN NATIONAL GAS COMPANY
(BANAGAS)
 THE
COMPANY
The Bahrain National Gas Company "Banagas" was
formed by Amiri Decree in March 1979 and is 75% owned by the
Government of Bahrain with the remaining 25% equally owned
by the Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation and Caltex Bahrain.
The Company processes associated and Arab gas to produce
propane, butane and naphtha for export. The Company currently
has 350 employees, 93% of whom are Bahraini nationals.
The original design capacity of the plant was 110 MMSCFD of
feed gas. A series of debottleneeking projects were subsequently
carried out to increase capacity and in 1988 an Expansion
Project was launched to upgrade capacity from 170 to 280 MMSCFD
of feed gas. The Project, which was implemented by the Government
of Bahrain as a sole venture, was commissioned in October
1990.
SAFETY AND QUALITY
 The
Company maintains high standards of occupational safety through
regular training and the participation of the entire workforce
in promoting safety awareness. The Company's outstanding occupational
safety record has been internationally recognized by such
renowned organizations as the Royal Society for the Prevention
of Accidents and the Gas Processors Association of America.
In November 1994 the Company was awarded certification by
the British Standards Institute having met the requirements
of the quality standard ISO 9002. Today, Continuous Improvement
forms an integral part of the organizational culture of BANAGAS.
The Company is now embarking on a further programme to meet
the requirements of the Environment Management System standard
ISO 14000.
THE ENVIRONMENT ISSUE
Environment protection is one of the primary goals of the
Company in its mission to maintain its position as one of
the most effective and efficient companies in Bahrain. Indeed
the establishment of the Company immediately contributed to
environment protection by putting an end to the venting to
atmosphere of the associated gas extracted from the Bahrain
Oil field.
Environment protection in the Company includes direct activities
such as plant enhancements to minimize harmful emissions and
the control of waste disposal. Indirect activities include
financial support to environment protection organizations
such as the Bahrain Environmental Affairs, the National Committee
for Wildlife Protection and the Bahrain Centre for Studies
and Research.
Banagas also takes a leading role in raising public awareness
towards the environment through publications that are specifically
designed to focus on the protection of the environment and
preservation of the natural habitats and wildlife.
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