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China's New Energy Storage Capacity Surges

In 2024 alone, China added 42.37 Gw/101.13 GWh of new GW/101.13 GWh of new storage capacity (excluding pumped hydro), with an average discharge duration of 2.3 hours-up from 2.1 hours in 2023.

Renewable Ambitions Still Mired in Uncertainty

AIthough the Awami League government made ambitious commitments to renewable energy before being ousted by a mass uprising in August last year, meeting those lofty goals remains a distant dream for the country.

Bangladesh Launches 500 MW Solar Tender

The Bangladeshi authorities are seeking proposals to build 10 PV plants with each a capacity of 50 MW across several regions.

US Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement Again

President Donald Trump signed an executive order recently directing the United States to the withdraw from landmark Paris climate agreement, dealing a blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warming and once again distancing the U.S. from its closest allies.

Top Canada Banks Quit Global Climate Coalition

Four of Canada's biggest lenders said recently they were withdrawing from a global banking sector climate coalition, joining six major US banks.

Ensure Quality Gas Supply At Current Price To Save Industry

Businesses accepted the gas price hikes during the former government's regime due to the assurance of quality gas supply on an uninterruptible basis.

Denmark, AUW to Promote Women's Climate Leadership

Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Christian Brix Moller has said Asian University for Women (AUW), as a university women's promoting leadership and offering higher education to the most vulnerable women from diverse backgrounds, uniquely positioned to implement the promises of climate leadership project.

ALL EYES ARE ON STUDENTS' BID TO LAUNCH A POLITICAL PARTY

Launching a student-led political party in Bangladesh is a matter of months if not weeks.

Vianode Signs Supply Agreement for EV Battery-Grade Anode Graphite with GM

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, has been selected as a strategic supplier of high-performance anode graphite solutions to General Motors (NYSE:GM).

Govt to Revisit IPP Tariffs Amid Pricing Concerns

\"The interim government is set to independent form a committee to review the tariffs of power producers (IPPs), Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan said recently.

Japan Unveils Draft for Updated Energy Plan

Japan has released the draft for its updated strategic energy plan, with nuclear still remaining to play a big part in the country's power generation.

Billionaire Bloomberg to Fund UN Climate Body after US Withdrawal

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced recently that his foundation will step in to fund the UN climate change body after President Donald Trump declared the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement for the second time.

Vietnam, Russia Sign Nuclear Energy Development Pact

Russia and Vietnam recently signed a memorandum understanding developing of on nuclear energy cooperation during a two-day visit by the Russian prime minister to the Southeast Asian nation.

Policy Inconsistency Drives Foreign Firms Away from Bangladesh's Solar Projects

\"The new solar power projects floated by the interim government are riskier for investors as the tender conditions allow for payment delays or defaults alongside power purchase contract cancellation without enough compensation, experts and investors said recently.

Wood Mackenzie Predicts Solar Growth to Stagnate in 2025

Wood Mackenzie's latest report forecasts that 493 GW (DC) of solar will be added throughout the world this year, compared to 495 GW in 2024.

A Reenergized BAPEX May Help Increase Local Gas Production

If anyone with knowledge and information about Bangladesh's Energy sector is asked about the main challenge, the answer would be primary fuel or gas supply.

20MW Muktagachha Solar Plant Set for June Production

Muktagacha Solartech Energy Limited, a 20MW power project in Mymensingh, is set to begin production in June with construction progressing at full speed.

Politics has 'Weaponized' Science: UN Climate Chief

The UN's climate chief recently said that the science of global warming had been \"weaponized\" by politics, a day after Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement.

15th IRENA Assembly to Set Energy Transition Narrative for 2025

The 15th Session of the International International Energy Agency Renewable (IRENA) Assembly convenes on January 12 in Abu Dhabi, marking the first international energy meeting of the year.

Bangladesh, Germany Strengthen Cooperation for Sustainable Development

In a significant step towards promoting sustainable development, three technical cooperation agreements were signed on Jan 15 between Bangladesh and Germany.

Govt Now Focuses on Gas Exploration

On 8 January, following a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec), Dr Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said the previous government focused more on LNG imports rather than drilling new wells.

Aramco Awards $9.0b Contracts to be Executed Locally

Saudi Arabian Oil Co. recently signed 145 deals totaling about $9 billion as part of the oil giant's InKingdom Total Value Add (iktva) program.

Power Grid Revenue Grows amid Persistent Losses

Power Company Bangladesh, Grid of a government-owned company responsible for power transmission throughout the country, saw its revenue increase in the fiscal year 2023-24 despite persistent losses putting a dent in its earnings.

Thailand's Fight against Air Pollution

Flying Bangkok's cloudless blue skies, a small aircraft sprays a white mist over a thick haze of pea soup smog below.

242m Children's Schooling Disrupted by Climate Shocks in 2024: UNICEF

Extreme weather disrupted the schooling of about 242 million children in 85 countries last year roughly one in seven students, the UN children's agency reported recently, deploring what it said was an \"overlooked\" aspect of the climate crisis.

Govt Rejects Summit's Plea to Revive Canceled Deals on Second FSRU

The interim government has turned down Summit Group's plea to revive the canceled contract earlier signed to build its second floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) at Moheshkhali island in the Bay of Bengal.

BSTI to Frame Safety Standards to Avoid Gas Cooking Accidents

Bangladesh Standards (BSTI), the national standards-setting and regulatory body, is going to formulate 17 safety standards to prevent accidents in gas cooking used in households.

BB Governor Assures IPPs to Help Address Forex Losses

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has assured independent power producers of effective measures to address their mounting foreign exchange losses.

IRENA to Host Secretariat for Global Coalition on Energy Planning

'The outgoing President The G20 Brazil has invited IRENA to serve as the Secretariat of the Global Coalition on Energy Planning (GCEP).

LNG Subsidies Set to Go Ballooning This FY

State subsidies on account of LNG import in the current fiscal year (FY 202425) are estimated to be around Tk 160 billion, nearly three times the previous FY's Tk 60.35 billion.