Bangladesh on track to achieve energy efficiency goals ahead of 2030
Largest 220 MW solar power plant in Sonagazi
State-owned power generation company Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh (EGCB) has planned to set up the power plant with financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB).
A scrutiny and evaluation meeting (PEC) will be held tomorrow (Sunday) at the Industrial Energy Division of the Planning Commission on the project. If the pr...The company has sent a project proposal titled 'Setting up Sonagazi 220 MW Solar Power Plant' to the Planning Commission at a cost of Tk 1,888.10 crore.
Growing LNG costs erode Bangladesh’s energy security gains
Bangladesh is turning to renewable energy to chart a more secure and sustainable energy future as mounting import costs, rising tariffs, and heavy dependence on foreign fuels expose the country’s energy sector to growing risks.
Highlights
- Renewable Energy Push: 20% by 2030, 30% by 2040
- Heavy Dependence on Imports Strains Energy Security <...
Bangladesh becomes LNG’s hottest story
- Bangladesh has become Asia’s most active spot LNG buyer as domestic gas output falls and demand rises.
- Long-term deals with Qatar and Oman cover only part of the gap, so spot imports have surged.
- Reliance on spot LNG is creating financial and energy-security risks.
Rooppur NPP receives positive safety review from IAEA
Ishwardi (Pabna) Correspondent:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has commended the operational readiness, professionalism, and commitment to safety of staff at Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant in Rooppur. Following a comprehensive inspection conducted by its Pre-Operational Safety Review Team (Pre-OSART) mission, the IAEA highlighted the plant’s progress toward meeting international safety standards, while also offering recommendations for further improvement.
Adani resumes full power supply amid payment row
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s power generation unit has resumed full electricity supply to Bangladesh, four months after reducing output by half due to unpaid dues.
Rezaul Karim, Chairman of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), confirmed on Thursday that regular payments are now being made to Adani, and the country is receiving power as required.
