Energy News

Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry president Mahbubul Alam said that Nepal could be a good source of clean energy for Bangladesh.

FBCCI president says in meeting with Nepalese delegation

Says Sanem; use of alternatives to LNG can save $39.6b or 9.17pc of GDP

S Alam Group's 1,320 MW coal-fired SS Power Plant at Banshkhali in Chattogram started commercial operation today.

The country should focus more on renewable energy

Experts, senior government officials and businesses on Monday said that changes in relevant policies should be made to attain energy efficiency for enhancing competitiveness of the country’s industries and meeting the global obligations regarding environmental protection.

Plant has two units of 660MW each
First large private coal project

Bangladesh’s S Alam Group has a 70% stake in the power plant while SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction Corporation and HTG Development Group have 30% stake.

To meet the country's electricity demand, a wind power plant with a production capacity of 220 MW is scheduled to set-up at Chakria in Cox's Bazar.

BPC cleared previous import bills with costly ITFC borrowing

Production halted over technical malfunction
Power cut off around 9:30pm Friday
Six shutdowns in eight months

The corridor is expected to boost manufacturing, food security, and supply chains. It is also expected to shrink China’s sphere of influence in the process

Young climate activists on Friday called for the authorities concerned to immediately end the financing of fossil fuel-based power projects.

As in many other countries, green bonds could significantly finance sustainable development in Bangladesh. A green bond is a popular tool worldwide for financing climate and environment-friendly sustainable development projects

Youth activists in Bangladesh have once again called for immediately ending the financing of fossil fuel-based power projects, prioritising investments in transition to renewable energy and mobilisation of vital climate finance.