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BPDB's Loss to Increase by 196% to Tk18,000Cr in 2025: CPD

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a think tank, on June 23, 2024 said that ongoing losses of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) will increase by 196 percent to Tk 18,000 crore by 2025 due to government mismanagement.

EU Sanctions Target Russian Gas for First Time

European Union countries agreed on a 14th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, diplomats said recently, including their first restrictions on Russian gas.

Petrobangla Cancels LNG Spot Cargo Deliveries

Bangladesh's Petrobangla has canceled some spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports after one of the country's two import terminals was damaged during a cyclone, leaving it unable to receive shipments, two industry sources said recently.

Summit Requests Force Majeure as FSRU Function Halts

Summit Group has applied to execute force majeure against a halt in the operation of its LNG (liquefied natural gas) terminal, according to sources.

Energy Insecurity Deepens Amid Gas Shortage

A substantial gas supply shortage continues, creating diabolic energy insecurity in Bangladesh.

Why Thermal Energy Storage Is The Most Practical Tool To Decarbonize Industry

Industrial sectors have long been the backbone of economic growth, producing essential materials like steel, chemicals, and glass.

Bangladesh Does Not Need To Hurry To Achieve Net Zero

The world community is committed to limiting global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2100. But despite hectic parleys in every COP, it appears highly unlikely that net zero 2050 will be achieved.

Renewables Get Going Unsmart

There is no option now to increase the use of green energy and expedite decarbonization in the changed world order.

10th International Day for Yoga Observed at BIFPCL

BIFPCL Maitree Super Thermal Power Project marked the 10th International Day for Yoga with Mass Yoga session at the Community Centre on 21 June at Rampal, Bagerhat.

USAID, Local Partners to Improve Energy Services in Cox's Bazar Host Communities

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Bangladesh Advancing Development and Growth through Energy (BADGE) project, is launching a transformative initiative designed to address the energy needs of the host communities in Ukhiya and Teknaf, areas in Cox's Bazar significantly impacted by the Rohingya refugee crisis.

India's Coal Power Demand All-Time High

India's demand for coal-based power has risen by 7.3 percent this fiscal year to an all-time high, the government said in a statement recently.

Abnormal Electricity Bills May Occasionally Rise: Nasrul

State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid stated in Parliament that \"ghost (abnormal) electricity bills\" may occasionally arise due to technical and non-technical reasons.

Bangladeshi Young Talents to Join Rosatom's Expedition to the North Pole

Seventy young talents from Bangladesh, Russia, India, China, Hungary, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Mongolia, Cameroon, Tunisia and other countries are going on a voyage to the North Pole onboard nuclear icebreaker “50 Let Pobedy” in the company of famous scientists, nuclear industry experts, Arctic researchers and science popularizers.

PTTEP to Acquire Wintershall's Interest in Abu Dhabi Ghasha Concession

PTT Exploration and Production Public Co. Ltd.

QatarEnergy to Invest $6b to Build 18 Large LNG Vessels in China

QatarEnergy signed an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corp. (CSSC) for the construction of 18 ultra-modern QC-Max size LNG vessels to support expanded LNG production capacity and help meet longterm fleet replacement requirements.

Solar Mini Grid Has Opened A New Door

Present population of Bangladesh is approximately 170 million.Among them 30 million live on the Costal belt Off-Grid Area. The Solar Mini Grid is bringing change in life by scattering light to those Off-Grid Areas people.

Security Gets Vulnerable

Infrastructure Imbroglio

It was on March 22, 2012 when the Power Division of the government at a seminar unveiled a mega plan for increasing power generation in the country. Presenting the keynote paper, the then Chairman of Bangladesh Power Development Board Engr.

Wartsila Power Plants Helping BD Meet Power Shortage

The technology groupwärtsilä has been contracted to supply two more power plants to Bangladesh.

India To Join Building Rooppur Nuclear Plant

India has said it is collaborating with Russia to build the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh.

LNG Price To Be Affordable, Stable

LNG Price To Be Affordable, Stable

Lift Duty On Import Of Furnace Oil

Textile millers have demanded duty-free import of heavy fuel oil or furnace oil to keep their factories up and running.

Strong Overseas Demand For Australia Coal

Strong Asian demand for coal from Australia is depriving domestic power generators of fuel and driving electricity prices higher, energy providers and mining sources said.

US Firm To Withdraw From Deal

The White House pushed back recently at a European suggestion it was softening its stance on the Paris climate accord, insisting Washington will withdraw from the agreement unless it can re-enter on more favorable terms, reports AFP.

New Zealand Leads In Zero Emission Renewable Grid Electricity

New Zealand leads the world in zero-emission renewable grid electricity now at 85%.