Bapco Energies, the integrated energy company dedicated to powering the next generation and securing Bahrain’s long-term energy, has received the GCC Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Certificate from Customs Affairs, recognising its compliance with established customs and supply chain security standards.
The GCC AEO Certificates awarded to Bapco Energies, Bapco Gas, and Bapco Gas Expansion were presented to Bapco Energies group chief executive Mark Thomas, Customs president Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in the presence of Bapco Upstream chief executive Johann Pleininger and officials from both organisations.
Bapco and Customs officials at the event
Shaikh Ahmed said: “We are pleased to award the GCC Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Certificate to Bapco Energies, Bapco Gas, and Bapco Gas Expansion following their successful fulfilment of the programme requirements and standards, in accordance with the World Customs Organisation’s SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade. This achievement reflects their commitment to the highest internationally recognised customs compliance and supply chain security practices, while reinforcing the companies as trusted partners in facilitating efficient and secure trade. We congratulate the teams on this accomplishment and look forward to continuing our collaboration in support of Bahrain’s trade flows and economic growth.”
Mr Thomas added: “This certification is an important recognition of the standards we maintain across our operations. Efficient and secure supply chains are essential to our business, and this achievement reflects the work of our teams in strengthening our processes and supporting the reliable movement of goods across our operations.”
The GCC AEO Certification is aligned with the World Customs Organisation’s SAFE Framework of Standards and is designed to facilitate international trade through stronger customers compliance, supply chain security, and streamlined procedures.