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Energy News

Aug 25, 2023

UK energy bills to fall again

The price cap on energy bills for most British households is to fall again, regulator Ofgem announced on Friday, offering mild relief amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

UK energy bills to fall again

Source: The New Age

Aug 25, 2023

Gas prices fall as Australian strike fears recede

Wholesale gas prices in Europe have fallen after a planned strike at Australia's largest liquefied natural gas plant looked to have been averted.

Gas prices fall as Australian strike fears recede

Source: The Daily Sun

Aug 24, 2023

Dhaka for purchasing LNG from Algeria: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has expressed keen interest in buying LNG from Algeria to meet Bangladesh's growing demand due to the country's economic expansion.

Dhaka for purchasing LNG from Algeria: Momen

Source: The Daily Star

Aug 24, 2023

Sustainability of green jobs in climate smart agriculture and forestry

Green jobs can help reduce negative environmental impact and ensure environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable enterprises

Sustainability of green jobs in climate smart agriculture and forestry

Source: The Business Standard

Aug 24, 2023

Khulna fuel traders threaten strike from Sept 3 if demands not met

Increase in sales commission
Tank-lorry economic life to 50yrs
Issuing gazette notification

Khulna fuel traders threaten strike from Sept 3 if demands not met

Source: The Dhaka Tribune

Aug 24, 2023

Oil price dips amid cautious trading

Oil prices dropped on Wednesday, as traders were cautious ahead of potentially gloomy manufacturing data and an annual meeting at Jackson Hole, where heavy-hitter central bankers including from the United States will talk interest rates.

Oil price dips amid cautious trading

Source: The Daily Star

Aug 23, 2023

Solar irrigation – a game changer in agriculture

As the global thrust on agricultural productivity is gaining high prominence, efforts to render cultivation hassle-free and affordable are also made by most governments to get their priority right. Replacing costly fuel oil with solar technology for irrigation is one such method that has proved to be a great success. For the less wealthy, developing countries like Bangladesh solar-propelled irrigation can be a real game changer, according to experts.

Solar irrigation – a game changer in agriculture

Source: The Financial Express

Aug 23, 2023

Belated crackdown comes on 'capacity payment'

Ditching diesel-guzzling power plants begins

Belated crackdown comes on 'capacity payment'

Source: The Financial Express

Aug 22, 2023

Tripartite Power Accord on the horizon: Illuminating Bangladesh with Nepalese energy via India

A ground-breaking energy collaboration is poised to reshape the power dynamics of South Asia. Nepal, Bangladesh, and India have inked a historic tripartite agreement which was fortified during Nepalese Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal's recent visit to India in June 2023. This pact unlocks the potential for hydroelectricity from Nepal to flow to Bangladesh via India's robust transmission infrastructure. Amidst Bangladesh's recurring blackouts due to currency limitations impeding fuel imports, this alliance provides a lifeline.

Tripartite Power Accord on the horizon: Illuminating Bangladesh with Nepalese energy via India

Source: The Rtv News

Aug 21, 2023

Passive heat removal system installed at Rooppur nuclear power plant Unit 1

The PHRS is a passive safety system that ensures the long-term removal of heat from the reactor core into the atmosphere in the absence of all sources of power supply

Passive heat removal system installed at Rooppur nuclear power plant Unit 1

Source: The Business Standard

Aug 21, 2023

Oil prices climb on expectations of lower OPEC+ exports in August

Oil prices rose on Monday as global supply is tightening with lower exports from Saudi Arabia and Russia, offsetting nagging concerns about global demand growth amid high interest rates.

Oil prices climb on expectations of lower OPEC+ exports in August

Source: The Daily Star

Aug 20, 2023

Tripartite Deal Soon To Supply Power To Bangladesh From Nepal Via India

An understanding has been reached in principle for the supply of electricity to Bangladesh from via an Indian transmission line and a formal agreement between the three nations will be signed soon on this, according to officials at the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).

Tripartite Deal Soon To Supply Power To Bangladesh From Nepal Via India

Source: The Energy Bangla

Aug 18, 2023

Bidding on offshore oil, gas blocks likely after election

Bangladesh will also settle the ongoing negotiations with ExxonMobil

Bidding on offshore oil, gas blocks likely after election

Source: The Daily Sun

Aug 17, 2023

Public power plants face double taxation

Publicly owned power plants, constituting over 40 percent of electricity generation in Bangladesh, are facing increased losses as they have become subject to double taxation, said officials.

Public power plants face double taxation

Source: The Daily Sun

Aug 15, 2023

Sri Lanka scraps $3.85 bn foreign-funded oil refinery

Oil nudges up as China cuts policy rates to support economy

Sri Lanka scraps $3.85 bn foreign-funded oil refinery

Source: The Daily Star

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