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Sep 15, 2023

Oil rises to highest in 2023 on tight supply expectations

Brent crude rose $1.82, or 1.98%, to settle at $93.70, after touching $93.89, its highest since November 2022.

Oil rises to highest in 2023 on tight supply expectations

Source: The Business Standard

Sep 15, 2023

2023 Asian Green, Low-Carbon Development Roundtable held

Representatives of 9 countries participated
Clean energy technology innovation, application
Clean energy cooperation, development

2023 Asian Green, Low-Carbon Development Roundtable held

Source: The Dhaka Tribune

Sep 15, 2023

Bangladesh ranks world’s 4th largest oil, gas capacity developer

Bangladesh is ranked the fourth in the world among countries developing oil and gas power plant with 200GW worth capacity in different stages of developments, revealed a new report released on Thursday by the San Fransico-based non-government organisation Global Energy Monitor.

Bangladesh ranks world’s 4th largest oil, gas capacity developer

Source: The New Age

Sep 15, 2023

Women empowerment stressed for energy sovereignty

Speakers at a meeting on Thursday called for the empowerment of women in energy transition to ensure energy sovereignty at family and community levels.

Women empowerment stressed for energy sovereignty

Source: The New Age

Sep 15, 2023

Large-scale PV projects proliferate in Bangladesh

This week, the Bangladeshi authorities have been approving or reviewing three more large scale solar power projects, for a total capacity of 300 MW.

Large-scale PV projects proliferate in Bangladesh

Source: The pv magazine

Sep 14, 2023

Nasrul Hamid: $75 billion needed for power sector over next 15 years

Youth central to power sector's future
Awareness is not enough; need innovation
Invites innovative projects to BEPRC

Nasrul Hamid: $75 billion needed for power sector over next 15 years

Source: The Dhaka Tribune

Sep 14, 2023

Bangladesh leads South Asia in gas expansion: Report

Bangladesh's gas expansion will rely on imported LNG as the country’s gas reserves are drying up

Bangladesh leads South Asia in gas expansion: Report

Source: The Business Standard

Sep 14, 2023

7th coal carrier for Matarbari power plant to arrive on 19 Sep

Till now, about 400,000 metric tonnes of coal was brought from Indonesia in six ships for the power plant.

7th coal carrier for Matarbari power plant to arrive on 19 Sep

Source: The Business Standard

Sep 14, 2023

Country's first electrical testing laboratory on the cards

Power Cell appoints foreign consultant
It will play a vital role in saving foreign currency
It will reduce dependency on foreign testing laboratories

Country's first electrical testing laboratory on the cards

Source: The Business Standard

Sep 13, 2023

Govt fixes power tariff for three power plants

The government today approved separate proposals for fixing power tariff for procuring power from two solar power plants and one wind-based power plant for a long 20-year period with an overall estimated cost of around Tk19,476 crore.

Govt fixes power tariff for three power plants

Source: The Business Standard

Sep 13, 2023

Bangladesh's RPGCL to import 2 LNG cargoes in Sept-Oct

LNG tankers are to supply gas to the EU in the future to replace Russian gas.Image: Lex van Lieshout/ANP/AFP/Getty Images

Bangladesh's RPGCL to import 2 LNG cargoes in Sept-Oct

Source: The Business Standard

Sep 12, 2023

Govt moves for more power plants in Feni to feed economic zones

The combined cycle power plants will have 2,400MW capacity, while the solar and wind power plants will have capacities of 100MW and 24MW, respectively

Govt moves for more power plants in Feni to feed economic zones

Source: The Business Standard

Sep 11, 2023

Shakti Foundation leads Regional Climate Summit 2023

Focus on Dhaka's clean air
Foundation urges climate intervention

Shakti Foundation leads Regional Climate Summit 2023

Source: The Dhaka Tribune

Sep 11, 2023

BD opts to export electricity to Nepal in winter

Power trade to be done on G-to-G basis

BD opts to export electricity to Nepal in winter

Source: The Financial Express

Sep 11, 2023

Investing in power sector, foreign investors transform the lives of millions of people in Bangladesh

Mr. Nafees Sharafat, founder of Canadian University and Chairman of Padma Bank, presented this paper at South East Asia Client Forum, hosted by DEG.

Investing in power sector, foreign investors transform the lives of millions of people in Bangladesh

Source: The DailyObserver

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