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Jan 20, 2024

LNG supply suspension worsens gas crisis

The supply of liquefied natural gas to the national grid has remained suspended from Thursday, worsening the gas crisis that has hit life and business hard across the country.

LNG supply suspension worsens gas crisis

Source: The New Age

Jan 18, 2024

Gas crunch likely to linger for 2 more months on LNG supply disruption

The daily LNG supply has declined by nearly 40% due to maintenance of LNG terminal

Gas crunch likely to linger for 2 more months on LNG supply disruption

Source: The Business Standard

Jan 17, 2024

Bangladesh has market for up to 4,000 MW power from Nepal, envoy says

Bangladesh is willing to buy more electricity from Nepal as the two countries work on finalising the 40 MW power deal, Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury said on Tuesday.

Bangladesh has market for up to 4,000 MW power from Nepal, envoy says

Source: The Kathmandu Post

Jan 17, 2024

Imports, new domestic output to shoot gas trouble

Ongoing gas crisis in the country will ease by March, says Nasrul Hamid as he pins his hopes on increased regasification and new domestic output of the fuel.

Imports, new domestic output to shoot gas trouble

Source: The Financial Express

Jan 16, 2024

Uninterrupted gas supply by 2026: Nasrul

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid announced a commitment to ensuring uninterrupted gas supply to consumers by 2026.

Uninterrupted gas supply by 2026: Nasrul

Source: The Business Post

Jan 16, 2024

Its redemption sets example for other electricity generators

nvestors have begun to see redemption of a listed subordinated bond issued by Ashuganj Power Station Company, fueling optimism surrounding the secondary market of debt securities.

Its redemption sets example for other electricity generators

Source: The Financial Express

Dec 27, 2023

Govt to procure 33.60 lakh MMBtu LNG, 18.50 lakh MTs fuel oil

The government also approved different proposals for purchasing 14,000 metrics tons of lentil and 60,000 tonnes of fertilizer

Govt to procure 33.60 lakh MMBtu LNG, 18.50 lakh MTs fuel oil

Source: The Business Standard

Dec 22, 2023

A multi-trillion dollar showdown over energy's future

Over the past few years, clean energy has overtaken fossil fuels in terms of global spending, but one place is still falling short: developing economies

A multi-trillion dollar showdown over energy's future

Source: The Business Standard

Dec 9, 2023

Power overcapacity tops 100pc in Nov

‘The overcapacity is real, but that is not generated by fulfilling the entire power demand,’ said Hasan Mehedi, a power sector researcher and also the member secretary of the Bangladesh Working Group on Ecology and Development, a platform of green activists.

Power overcapacity tops 100pc in Nov

Source: Daily New Age

Dec 6, 2023

Govt to establish of two solar power plants in Tangail, Cox’s Bazar

Bangladesh government on Wednesday approved establishment of two more solar power plants and import of 40Megawatt power from Nepal through Indian grid under direct purchase method.

Govt to establish of two solar power plants in Tangail, Cox’s Bazar

Source: Representational Photo

Dec 6, 2023

Govt to procure 33.60 lakh MMBtu LNG, 2.40 lakh tonnes of fertilizer

The government today approved separate proposals for procuring some 33.60 lakh MMBtu LNG and 2.40 lakh metric tons of fertilizer alongside approving power tariff for two solar-based power plants.

Govt to procure 33.60 lakh MMBtu LNG, 2.40 lakh tonnes of fertilizer

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangastha

Nov 5, 2023

Feasibility study for first offshore wind power project gets nod

The 500-megawatt wind energy project located off the coast of Cox's Bazar in the country's southwest will directly supply electricity to the national grid via an onshore substation.

Feasibility study for first offshore wind power project gets nod

Source: The Daily Star

Nov 5, 2023

Bangladesh greenlights $1.3b wind energy project

Denmark's green investment proposal worth $1.3 billion for developing Bangladesh's first offshore 500MW wind energy project has secured government approval to advance to a comprehensive feasibility study, marking a significant stride in the nation's transition towards sustainable energy.

Bangladesh greenlights $1.3b wind energy project

Source: The Business Standard

Nov 4, 2023

Pran-RFL Group plans heavy investment in green energy

Pran-RFL Group, one of the country's largest business conglomerates, plans to invest heavily in renewable energy as part of its sustainability initiatives.

Pran-RFL Group plans heavy investment in green energy

Source: The Business Standard

Nov 3, 2023

32 power plants in Bangladesh paid but produced almost nothing in FY 23

Yet Tk 2,800 crore spent, Thirty-two power plants with a combined capacity of 3,811MW either produced no electricity at all or used only 15 per cent of their capacity in the past financial year, an analysis of data from the Bangladesh Power Development Board showed.

32 power plants in Bangladesh paid but produced almost nothing in FY 23

Source: Representational Photo (New Age)

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