Bapco Energies and Bahrain Victorious Power Forward with Multi-Year Partnership Renewal

# Bapco Energies and Bahrain Victorious Strengthen Ties with Multi-Year Partnership Renewal

**Manama, Bahrain – January 21, 2026**: Bapco Energies and Bahrain Victorious have announced a multi-year extension of their partnership, solidifying Bapco Energies’ role as the official partner of the renowned cycling team. This renewal highlights the integrated energy company’s dedication to supporting Bahrain Victorious in its pursuit of excellence on the international cycling stage.

The partnership announcement coincided with a visit from top Bahrain Victorious riders Matej Mohorič and Lenny Martinez to Bapco Energies’ headquarters. During their visit, the stars exchanged insights regarding performance and winning strategies, underscoring a shared commitment to excellence—a value that resonates deeply with Bapco Energies.

Mark Thomas, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bapco Energies, shared his thoughts on the significance of this partnership: “Performance drives everything we do at Bapco Energies, from operational excellence to supporting top athletes. Our longstanding partnership with Bahrain Victorious is a testament to our shared focus on teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement—values that power both our business and their success on the world stage.”

Echoing this sentiment, Milan Eržen, Managing Director of Bahrain Victorious, remarked on the integral role Bapco Energies has played: “Bapco Energies have truly been an integral part of our team from the very beginning. They are an important contributor to the development of youth and sport in the region, and their commitment to performance and excellence aligns perfectly with our values as a team. We are proud to extend this partnership and look forward to continuing the journey together.”

Bapco Energies has been a foundational supporter of Bahrain Victorious since the team’s inception, playing a crucial role in its development and promoting cycling throughout Bahrain and beyond. This collaboration is further highlighted by Bapco Energies’ sponsorship of the Nasser bin Hamad Cycling Tour, an initiative aimed at expanding local racing opportunities and inspiring the next generation of cyclists.

### About Bapco Energies
Bapco Energies is the integrated energy company leading the energy transition in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Under the leadership of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the company is working to consolidate the energy value chain to sustainably meet the Kingdom’s growing energy demands. With the guiding principles of the Blueprint Bahrain framework, Bapco Energies is committed to supporting Bahrain’s broader energy transition. Its portfolio includes subsidiaries such as Bapco Refining, Bapco Upstream, Bapco Gas, Bapco Tazweed, and BeVentures, along with a majority stake in Bapco Air Fueling.

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