In this issue

Bangladesh is actively participating in global decarbonization efforts, aiming to increase renewable energy generation which currently stands at around 1000MW. Despite a rise in grid-connected capacity to 27,054MW over the last 15 years, only 3% comes from renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectricity. The government is targeting a significant expansion, with several projects under construction and planning, potentially boosting renewable capacity to 8,738MW. Globally, fossil fuels still account for 81.5% of energy, despite a slight reduction over the past decades. The International Energy Agency highlights the need to double the current $2.0 trillion annual investment in green energy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. At COP28, a global commitment was made to triple renewable energy use and double energy efficiency by 2030. However, concerns remain over the lack of a clear plan for phasing out fossil fuels. Bangladesh aims to contribute 40% clean energy to its energy mix by 2041 and plans to generate 17,000MW of solar power by 2050. The nation faces challenges due to unplanned expansions and a lack of a properly integrated power grid, risking financial stress from uncoordinated renewable energy growth. A comprehensive, integrated approach is necessary to stabilize and advance Bangladesh's power sector towards sustainable development.
The country must adopt a coordinated and strategic approach to renewable energy expansion, focusing on well-planned, integrated projects to avoid financial and operational pitfalls.

Cover Photo: Sirajganj 68MW Solar Park of Bangladesh-China Renewable Energy Company (Pvt.) Limited

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.

1 min

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.

1 min

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

PTT Exploration and Production Public Co. Ltd.

1 min

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.

1 min

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.

1 min

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.

1 min

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.

1 min

Renewables Get Going Unsmart

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

8 mins

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.

4 mins

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.

2 mins

Energy Insecurity Deepens Amid Gas Shortage

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

4 mins

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.

1 min

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.

1 min

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.

1 min

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.

1 min

New Zealand Govt Looking to Restart Exploration Offshore

The Coalition government in New Zealand is proposing to lift the ban on new petroleum exploration beyond onshore Taranaki, North Island, which the previous administration imposed in 2018.

1 min

Power Demand Peaks in Northern India Heatwave

Searing heatwave temperatures in northern India pushed power demand to a record high, the government said recently, with residents of the capital New Delhi also struggling with water shortages.

1 min

Kuwait Announces Power Cuts as Demand Spikes in Summer Heat

Kuwait has announced temporary power cuts in some parts of the country during peak consumption hours, saying it is struggling to meet increased demand spurred by extreme summer heat.

1 min

U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Support Advanced Nuclear Energy Deployment

The U.S. Senate has recently passed a bill to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy capacity, including by speeding permitting and creating new incentives for advanced nuclear reactor technologies.

1 min

Irrigation Pumps will Run Completely on Solar Power: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said recently her government wants to run the irrigation pumps of the country completely on solar power.

1 min

Bangladesh Elected Vice Chair of IRENA

Bangladesh has been elected Vice Chair of the 27th Council of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the second highest body of the Agency comprising 168 countries and the EU.

1 min

Govt Land in Dhaka Div Can Host 20,000MW Power Plants

Bangladesh can generate 20,555 megawatts of electricity by 2050 using a very small portion of available khas land in the Dhaka division alone, according to a joint study released recently by the Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Action Network and the Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association.

1 min

Air Pollution Linked to Nearly 2,000 Child Deaths a Day: Report

Nearly 2,000 children die every day from health problems linked to air pollution, which is now the second biggest risk factor for early death worldwide, a report said recently.

1 min

Adequate Plans to Face Climate Change But Budget Insufficient for Implementation: Speakers

Speakers at a recent seminar emphasized that several long-term plans, including the Centenary Delta Plan, have been formulated in Bangladesh to address the impacts of climate change.

1 min

BCCT to be Reformed to Strengthen Climate Resilience Efforts: Saber

Environment Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury recently said Bangladesh Climate Change Trust (BCCT) will be reformed to bolster its role in achieving climate resilience.

1 min

Climate Change Made Deadly Heat 35x More Likely in US, Mexico, C. America

Deadly heat that blanketed the United States, Mexico and Central America recently was made 35 times more likely due to global warming, an international network of climate scientists said recently.

1 min

COP29 Host Announces Green Investment

Azerbaijan, the host nation of the climate summit COP29 in November, has announced plans to increase the share of renewables across its energy sector to almost a third.

1 min

Bangladesh Receives $900m WB Financing to Increase Economic, Urban Resilience

The World Bank (WB)'s Board of Executive Directors on June 21, 2024 approved two projects totaling US$900 million to help Bangladesh strengthen fiscal and financial sector policies and improve urban infrastructure and management to ensure sustainable and climate-resilient growth.

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