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Bhola Gas Resource Development Without Assured Market Not To Be Viable

Greater Bhola is a gas-studded region but, I think, the prospect is not that much or as prolific as the Surma basin. However, it is a region full of natural gas presence. Geophysical prospecting and exploration-well drilling there must continue under long-term planning. Initiative for the development of gas resources may not be justified without developing a market for the consumption of the produced gas. Instead, it will adversely affect the financial viability of BAPEX.

Bp, Iberdrola Announce Final Investment Decision for Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Spain

Bp and Iberdrola have given the green light for construction of a 25 MW green hydrogen project at bp's Castellón refinery which is expected to be operational in second half of 2026.

International Day of Climate Action-2024 Celebrated in Gaibandha

The International Day of Climate Action-2024 was celebrated in the district recently with a call to reducing carbon emission in a bid to make the environment suitable for living.

'Disappeared Completely': Melting Glaciers Worry Central Asia

Near a wooden hut high up in the Kyrgyz mountains, scientist Gulbara Omorova walked to a pile of grey rocks, reminiscing how the same spot was a glacier just a few years ago.

Sakhawat Seeks Cooperation from All to Introduce Jute Bags Across Country

Textiles and Jute Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain has sought cooperation from all concerned to introduce jute bags across the country.

Gas Flaring Hits 381m Tonnes of CO2e

The latest Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report has unveiled a disturbing trend in global gas flaring practices, emphasizing the urgent need for change to mitigate its growing impact on our planet.

ExxonMobil, Mitsubishi Sign Framework Deal to Advance Hydrogen Project in Texas

ExxonMobil and Mitsubishi will advance discussions about equity participation and an offtake agreement related to ExxonMobil's proposed hydrogen and ammonia project in Texas.

Rizwana for Using Environment-Friendly ACs, Refrigerators to Protect Ozone Layer

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, said environment-friendly refrigerators and air conditioners as well as non-CFC inhalers should be used to protect the ozone layer.

Global South Deserves Ambitious, Equitable Climate Finance

Ahead of the informal Ministerial Dialogue on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) taking place in New York recently, Climate Action Network (CAN) International urged world leaders to adopt a bold, ambitious, and equitable climate finance goal.

AI is 'Accelerating The Climate Crisis,' Expert Warns

If you care about the environment, think twice about using AI.

Radical Change a Must in Global Framework to Address Climate Change: Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has said a radical change is needed in the global framework to address climate impacts focusing on net-zero carbon emissions and eliminating extreme resource inequality.

European Electric Car Sales to Rebound in 2025: Study

The market share for electric cars should rebound strongly in 2025 as limits on emissions get stricter and manufacturers propose cheaper models, a study released recently said.

World's Strongest Battery Paves Way for Light, Energy-Efficient Vehicles

When cars, planes, ships, or computers are built from a material that functions as both a battery and a load-bearing structure, the weight and energy consumption are radically reduced.

Huawei, Walton Sign Contract for Lithium Battery Production

Huawei and Walton have signed a contract to produce lithium batteries in Bangladesh for telecom BTS (Base Transceiver Station), according to a statement.

BPDB May Invite Tender for Setting Up 10 Grid-Connected Solar Power Plants

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) is preparing to float tenders for setting up 10 grid-connected solar power plants in the private sector, each with a capacity of 50 MW, totaling 500 MW.

UGS Installs Biogas Upgrading System in Michigan, Wisconsin

Unconventional Gas Solutions (UGS), the specialist in gas upgrading systems, announces the successful commissioning of two innovative biogas upgrading plants in the US states of Michigan and Wisconsin.

IEA Calls for Stronger Solar, Wind Integration Measures

Strategic government action, enhanced infrastructure, and regulatory action are required to ensure the successful integration of newly deployed solar and wind, according to a new report by the IEA.

Bangladesh Now has 229 Green Factories: BGMEA

Bangladesh's garment industry has solidified its reputation as a global leader in sustainability, now boasting 229 certified eco-friendly factories.

Rosatom Launches Its First Foreign Wind Energy Project

Russia’s state energy corporation is set to make a breakthrough in the wind energy sector by constructing a wind power station outside Russia.

Germany to Give 1.0b Euro for RE Efforts

Germany will provide Bangladesh with 1 billion euro over the next decade to support renewable energy projects, including an initial 15 million euro this year, Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said recently.

Power Producers Urges Govt to Ensure Primary Fuel Supply, Clear Dues

The country's private power producers are struggling to import primary fuel due to a significant shortage of working capital, forcing them to operate at only 50-60% capacity resulting in frequent power cuts.

Cash Purchase of Gas from Chevron on Cards

The interim government plans to gradually pay off Chevron's $225 million outstanding dues while regularly paying for newly supplied gas in cash to ensure that the full amount owed to the company is settled within a period of next one year.

Gastech 2024: Energy Ministers Debate Role of Natural Gas

The role of natural gas in the energy transition was the focus of the first day of Gastech in Houston.

JETnet-BD Launched In Bangladesh

Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh (JETnetBD), the largest energy network in the country, has been launched to achieve a sustainable and just energy transition in the country.

Russia Ensures Successful Completion of RNPP

Moscow has assured Dhaka of continued cooperation to ensure the successful completion of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project.

MOL Signs Major Deal in Azerbaijan to Develop Gas Reserves

MOL Group and its Joint Venture (JV) partners signed commercial agreements for the development of gas reserves in Azerbaijan.

WB VP Assures of Bangladesh's Energy Sector Budgetary Support

The visiting World Bank (WB) Vice President (VP) for South Asia, Martin Raiser, recently assured of power and energy sector's budgetary support of Bangladesh.

Indian Staff Yet to Resume Work on Projects Linked to RNPP

Senior officials from Indian companies involved in critical power transmission projects in Bangladesh, which are essential for evacuating electricity from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP), have yet to return to their jobs, raising concerns about the progress of these projects.

Power Dues from Bangladesh: PTC & SEIL Seek to Invoke Bank Guarantees

PTC India and SEIL Energy India have written to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) seeking to invoke their respective bank guarantees in view of non-payment of dues for the power supplied, according to two industry sources aware of the development.

Bangladesh to Sign Deal to Import Power from Nepal Soon: Adviser

Bangladesh is poised to sign the tripartite agreement with Nepal and India soon to import hydropower from Nepal via Indian transmission lines, according to Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Md Fouzul Kabir Khan.