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Aug 6, 2024

Hasina's ouster could affect power supply from Adani's Godda plant to BD

The political turmoil in Bangladesh that led to the ouster of its Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, on August 5 could potentially affect India's first transnational power supply project operated by billionaire Gautam Adani's Adani Power Ltd.

Hasina's ouster could affect power supply from Adani's Godda plant to BD

Source: The DailyObserver

Aug 6, 2024

Adani continues power supply to Bangladesh

New Delhi: Adani Power Ltd Monday said the company is continuing to supply power to the Bangladesh power utility as part of their agreement without any disruption, amid the protests that led to political unrest in the country.

Adani continues power supply to Bangladesh

Source: The Economic Times

Aug 2, 2024

Gas supply crisis expected to ease by August 11

Gas shortages affecting power, industry, households
Daily gas demand is 4,000 million cubic feet
Current supply is 2,600 million cubic feet

Gas supply crisis expected to ease by August 11

Source: The Dhaka Tribune

Aug 1, 2024

Summit LNG Terminal needs one week more to fix technical glitch

Summit LNG Terminal would require one more week to fix its technical problem as the divers are struggling to repair its subsea messenger rope amid adverse weather in the Bay of Bengal.

Summit LNG Terminal needs one week more to fix technical glitch

Source: The Financial Express

Jul 31, 2024

DNCC to develop another waste management system

A move is underway to acquire a 50-acre piece of land by the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) to develop a modern waste management facility alongside the existing Landfill Site (LFS) in the ccapital's Amin Bazar area, reports UNB.

DNCC to develop another waste management system

Source: The Financial Express

Jul 31, 2024

German firm to set up 50 MW solar power plant at Mirsarai; deal signed

Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) on Wednesday signed an agreement with German company ib vogt to install a 50 MW solar PV (photovoltaic) power plant at Mirsarai Upazila in Chattogram.

German firm to set up 50 MW solar power plant at Mirsarai; deal signed

Source: The daily observer

Jul 27, 2024

Coasts in Bagerhat: Solar power brings light, resilience

In the coastal areas of Bagerhat's Kachua upazila, solar power has emerged as a boon for the people, especially amid natural disasters and routine power outages.

Coasts in Bagerhat: Solar power brings light, resilience

Source: The Daily Star

Jul 27, 2024

Saidpur 150MW plant given 4th extension, increased budget

The contract type and the project duration of the Saidpur 150 Megawatt (MW) Simple Cycle HSD (High-Speed Diesel-based) Power Plant development project have been changed yet again.

Saidpur 150MW plant given 4th extension, increased budget

Source: The Business Post

Jul 27, 2024

Renewable energy: 4,000 MW projects fully planned by 2030, says Power Cell document

Despite government claims of 10,000 MW renewable energy projects in various stages of implementation, a Power Cell document indicates that only 4,000 MW worth of projects are fully planned by 2030.

Renewable energy: 4,000 MW projects fully planned by 2030, says Power Cell document

Source: The Business Standard

Jul 27, 2024

Concerns aired over debt-service fund diversion for instalment payment

Withdrawal of funds from debt-service reserve account for instalment payment against a loan for a state-owned power plant has created concerns among its multiple foreign financiers, officials said.

Concerns aired over debt-service fund diversion for instalment payment

Source: The Financial Express

Jul 15, 2024

New 42MW wind plant at Matarbari soon

Another wind-power plant is being established at Matarbari coast while several others are in the process for advancing Bangladesh's green-energy goal by utilising huge air-to-electricity potential the country holds.

New 42MW wind plant at Matarbari soon

Source: The Financial Express

Jul 14, 2024

No respite from gas crisis despite pipeline repairs

Consumers are not receiving a normal supply of gas for electricity production, industrial factories, commercial, and residential purposes

No respite from gas crisis despite pipeline repairs

Source: The Dhaka Tribune

Jul 12, 2024

Load shedding now hits capital after rural areas

A closure notice is seen at a filling station in Tejgon, Dhaka on 11 July 2024 amid a gas crisis across Bangladesh.

Load shedding now hits capital after rural areas

Source: The Prothom Alo

Jul 11, 2024

Reduced LNG supply leads to severe gas crisis, load shedding

Bangladesh is experiencing a severe gas crisis as the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has dropped from the usual 1,050 million cubic feet per day (mmcf/d) to just 250mmcf/d in a span of just one and a half months, paralysing almost all gas-dependent sectors.

Reduced LNG supply leads to severe gas crisis, load shedding

Source: The Business Standard

Jul 11, 2024

Summit-Friendship Solar Village wins Reuters' Global Energy Transition Awards

The 'Summit-Friendship Solar Village' project, located in Gaibandha, has received the Reuters' Global Energy Transition Awards 2024 under the 'Projects of Impact' category in New York, the USA on June 25.

Summit-Friendship Solar Village wins Reuters' Global Energy Transition Awards

Source: The Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha

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