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Country powers ahead on off-grid solar

More than the technology it is the advocacy that allowed the Bright Green Energy Foundation (BGEF) to install more than 145,000 solar home systems (SHS) that benefit eight million rural people in Bangladesh. SHS units including solar panels, battery and regulator are not displayed in showrooms. Instead BGEF has been directly promoting the benefits of its environment-friendly technology in the field since 2010, when it was registered. solar BanglaDipal Chandra Barua, the founder of BGEF, puts his faith in rural-based Green Technology Centres...

Etihad officer held for gold smuggling

A security officer with the Etihad Airways was found involved in gold smuggling at the Mumbai airport as he was receiving gold smuggled by a passenger in a cigarette packet, reports The Indian Express. The passenger admitted handing over gold to the security officer on four earlier occasions, said Customs officials according to The Indian Express. deepak-golani-1wbPassenger Sunil Jagwani was intercepted by officers of Air Intelligence Unit when he was handing over gold to Deepak Golani who was in-charge of security for all Etihad ...

Govt plans to build 2 additional land-based LNG terminals

The Bangladesh Government is planning to develop two additional land-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals at Moheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar and Paira Seaport area. Bangladesh Energy and Mineral Resources Division (EMRD) expects the project to be implemented by the state-owned oil company Petrobangla, reported an English Daily. Govt-logo-bangladeshPetrobangla is believed to have been directed by the government to select a consultant and to float an expression of interest to develop the LNG projects, which would address pot...

Addl flights boosts Oman-Bangladesh link

Growing trade and tourism links between the Sultanate and Bangladesh is luring airlines to deploy more flights in this route. The national carrier, Oman Air, will launch services to Dhaka from August 2015, offering citizens and residents more choice within Oman Air’s continually expanding network. The launch of these new services is part of Oman Air’s ambitious programme of expansion and follows the highly successful introduction to their network of services to Goa, Singapore, Manila and Jakarta. oman flightsOman Air flies to Dh...

Carmudi analyses BD’s position among global oil prices

Global consumer demand for petrol has steadily grown thanks to low oil prices combined with economic growth, according to the International Energy Agency. In 2014, global oil demand was 92.6 million barrels per day, and demand for 2015 is expected to increase by 1.4 million barrels each day, to a total of 94 million. This phenomenon truly spans the globe; gas prices have decreased from the pumps in Pakistan to stations in Senegal. But while most countries have seen savings, the price of gas differs wildly across the globe. BD_Oil Prices

BPC finalises fuel term deals at lower premiums

Bangladesh Petroleum Corp (BPC) has finalised term contracts with 13 companies for refined oil product imports in the second half of 2015 at lower premiums than currently. Two company sources with the direct knowledge of the matter said the premium for 180-centistoke quality fuel oil for the second half of the current year will be $24 a tonne premium to Singapore spot quotes, down from $29.95 for current term cargoes. bpc oil“The lower premiums are in line with a weaker 180-cst market in Asia seen in the first half this year,” one of the sou...
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