Adani likely to supply second 800 MW to Bangladesh soon

After starting electricity supply to Bangladesh from the first unit of its plant in Godda in the eastern state of Jharkhand a few days ago, India's Adani Power Limited has said it is expected to commission its second 800 MW unit soon, according to the company statement
10 April 2023, 06:50 AM

Oil powers to slash production by more than 1 million bpd

Saudi Arabia led a coordinated production cut by major oil powers on Sunday despite US pressure to pump more crude, saying they were aiming at market stability
2 April 2023, 16:17 PM

Price of 12kg LPG cylinder slashed by Tk 244

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has fixed Tk 1,178 as the price of the 12kg LPG cylinder for April, down by Tk 244 from the previous month.
2 April 2023, 07:15 AM

No downward adjustment in power, gas tariffs until stability in market

Says PM's Energy Adviser Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury
30 March 2023, 11:34 AM

Power Generation Up To 100Mw: DoE eases curbs on coal, gas-run plants

The Department of Environment in its new Environmental Conservation Rules has exempted small coal and gas power plants from Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), raising concerns among environmentalists.
24 March 2023, 01:40 AM

LNG imports likely to increase

The country’s energy mix will be dominated by liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the future, according to the plan of Petrobangla, the flagship organisation for supplying the primary fuel.
23 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Cabinet approves proposals for import of LNG, fertiliser

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) in a meeting today approved seven proposals including import of LNG, fertiliser and lentil
23 March 2023, 15:54 PM

A new era in energy cooperation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline will play a pivotal role in ensuring fuel security in Bangladesh.
18 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangabandhu's vision was for entire region's prosperity

Says Modi as he terms the opening of Indo-Bangla pipeline 'a new chapter' in bilateral ties
18 March 2023, 16:41 PM

Indo-Bangla pipeline: 90 lakh litre diesel imported on first day

Around 90 lakh litre of diesel was imported via the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline the very same day the prime ministers of both the countries opened it
18 March 2023, 14:49 PM

Indo-Bangla fuel pipeline will ensure energy security: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline will play a pivotal role in ensuring fuel security in Bangladesh while many countries across the globe are facing serious fuel crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war
18 March 2023, 13:31 PM

Energy Efficiency: Bangladesh, AFD sign for grant of €560,000

Bangladesh and French aid agency Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a €560,000 grant for improving energy efficiency in the country.
16 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Hasina, Modi to inaugurate Indo-Bangla pipeline Saturday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline on March 18 at 5:00pm via video conference
16 March 2023, 15:38 PM

Rooppur Project: Russia proposes payment in rouble

Russia has proposed a direct payment system bypassing the global standard SWIFT to settle the dues for Rooppur nuclear power plant as the Soviet nation looks to navigate the sanctions from the West following the Ukraine war.
16 March 2023, 01:00 AM

Demand for power rising by 100 MW per day: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that demand for electricity is increasing by around 100 MW every day
14 March 2023, 10:00 AM

'Bangladesh-India friendship pipeline will contribute to energy security'

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline will effectively contribute to energy security
10 March 2023, 10:25 AM

IDCOL to finance 300MW solar projects by 2025

Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) has set a target to finance rooftop solar power system projects of a total generation capacity of 300 megawatts by 2025 in line with a government vision, said IDCOL Executive Director Alamgir Morshed recently. 
10 March 2023, 04:00 AM

Nat’l grid gets power from Adani on trial basis

Electricity supply from the controversial Adani power plant in Godda, Jharkhand began on a trial basis yesterday.
9 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Adani supplies power to national grid on trial basis

Adani Power has started power supply on an experimental basis to the national grid this evening
9 March 2023, 15:18 PM