Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has received the Power Generation Project of the Year – Bahrain award at the 2025 MEED Projects Awards for its Power Station 5 Block 4. The award was accepted by Alba’s Chief Power Officer, Amin Sultan, and Acting Manager PS5 Power Maintenance, Sayed Amer, during a ceremony held in Dubai on November 19, 2025.
The PS5 Block 4 project began commercial operations on December 22, 2024. It is powered by Mitsubishi Power’s hydrogen-ready M701JAC gas turbine and delivers a combined cycle output of 680.9 MW. This marks the first time this technology has been used in an aluminium smelter in the Middle East. With this addition, Alba increased its PS5 Complex capacity from 1,800 MW to 2,481 MW and reduced its greenhouse gas emissions intensity ratio by half a tonne of CO₂ per tonne of aluminium produced. The project supports Bahrain’s goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2060.
Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali commented: “Being recognised in Bahrain for PS5 Block 4 reinforces our role as a national champion driving operational excellence and environmental stewardship. PS5 Block 4 is a strategic enabler for our long-term growth and Bahrain’s Net Zero 2060 goals carbon neutrality. By integrating hydrogen-ready technology, we are future-proofing our operations and setting a benchmark for industrial energy solutions across the region.”
Chief Power Officer Amin Sultan added: “PS5 Block 4 represents a milestone in power generation for the aluminium industry. Deploying Mitsubishi Power’s advanced M701JAC gas turbine allows us to deliver 680.9 MW of efficient, reliable energy while reducing emissions intensity. This project demonstrates how cutting-edge technology, and operational excellence can work together to meet Alba’s growing energy needs sustainably.”
The MEED Projects Awards recognize outstanding projects completed across the Middle East and North Africa region each year. In this edition, there were entries from various sectors with winners chosen based on criteria such as engineering excellence, innovation, sustainability and societal impact.
