Royal decree establishes Sustainable Energy Centre

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday issued Royal Decree-22/2019, establishing a Sustainable Energy Centre (SEC).

The SEC will be affiliated to the Cabinet, and supervised by the Minister of Electricity and Water Minister. The centre shall undertake all tasks and responsibilities related to providing technical support for the relevant sides regarding the preservation of all kinds of sustainable energy sources, as well as enhancing the effective use, ensuring their secure use and encouraging investment in them, in co-operation with the relevant authorities.

The Sustainable Energy Centre will have a Chief Executive Officer, with the rank of assistant undersecretary, who report to the minister in charge. The CEO will be appointed as per a Royal Decree, based on a proposal by the minister, for renewable four-year terms. The Prime Minister and ministers – each in their capacity - shall implement the Royal Decree, which will take effect one day after its publication in the Official Gazette.