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Fines, Warnings Issued Against Black Smoke, Noise Pollution, Banned Polythene, and Air Pollution
The Department of Environment (DOE) recently conducted multiple mobile court drives in Dhaka and Bandarban, taking immediate action against black smoke emissions, noise pollution, banned polythene, and air pollution caused by construction materials.
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EP_23_06 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 6 September 1, 2025)
Energy & Power
Memo Signed to Build 600MW Solar Plant in Khulna
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Sundarban Delta Growth Initiative and the Arab contractor consortium Orascom Peninsula at the Khulna Club auditorium recently, aiming to build a 600-megawatt solar power plant in Khulna, with an estimated cost of Tk 8,000 crore.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Renewables will be World's Top Power Source by 2026: IEA
Renewable energy will overtake coal to become the world's top source of electricity \"by 2026 at the latest\", according to new forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Bhutan Commissions First Utility-Scale Solar Plant
The Sephu solar project currently has a capacity of 17.38 MW following completion of phase one of project works. Another 5 MW is expected to come online later this year.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Italy Poised to Increase Renewables' Share in Power Generation Mix: GlobalData
Italy has been promoting the development of renewable energy through its principal energy strategies and policies, including the National Energy Strategy and the Integrated National Plan for Energy and Climate, while also emphasizing energy security.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Bangladesh to Buy 2 LNG Cargoes for Tk 989cr from Singapore, South Korea
The government has approved the purchase of two cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market at a total cost of Tk 989 crore, with the average unit price standing at around $12 per million British thermal unit (MMbtu)
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
LNG Canada Begins Phase 2 FEED Update
LNG Canada awarded joint venture with JGC Corp. the contract to update the frontend engineering and design (FEED) for a proposed Phase 2 expansion of the 14million tonne/year LNG Canada liquefaction plant on the traditional territory of Haisla Nation in Kitimat, BC. Phase 2 would double the plant's capacity.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Malaysia Renewable Power Capacity to Reach 30GW by 2035: GlobalData
Renewable energy sources have of become increasingly pivotal in driving the transformation Malaysia's power sector.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
JERA, bp Seal Offshore Wind Development Venture
JERA and bp have established their new 50:50 offshore wind joint venture JERA Nex bp.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Siemens Energy India Profit Up 80% YoY
Siemens Energy India Ltd (SEIL) has reported a robust financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, with net profit soaring 80% year-on-year (YoY) to INR crore.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Petrobangla Employees Union Gets New Office Bearers
The election of Petrobangla Employees Union was held on July 31, 2025.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
IDCOL Supports lcddr,b for Climate & Health Research
IDCOL, the Infrastructure Development Company Limited, has demonstrated commitment its to addressing the health risks associated with climate change in Bangladesh by extending support to icddr,b, a globally recognized health research institute.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
SEforALL 2024 Results: $2.48b Mobilized as Global South Leads Clean Energy Push
Despite persistent global 2024, mobilizing USD 2.48 challenges, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) delivered major results in billion in financing commitments for clean energy access and transition efforts led in with collaboration partners.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Fresh Fuel Loading at RNPP Unit-1 Likely on Nov 6
Fresh fuel loading at unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is expected to begin in early November, marking the final countdown to the commissioning of Bangladesh's first nuclear power facility by year-end, according to senior officials.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
From "Don't Look Up" to COP29: A Real-Life Satire on Climate Inaction
The outcome of COP29 bears an unsettling resemblance to the 2021 satirical science fiction film \"Don't Look Up,\" starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
JERA's 745MW Meghnaghat Plant Goes Live
JERA Meghnaghat Power Limited (JMPL) has begun commercial operation of one of the largest and most efficient gas-fired power plants in Bangladesh.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Int'l Court Asks BAPEX to Pay $42m to Foreign Oil Company
Bangladesh stands to lose around US$42 million to a breakaway foreign oil-and-gas company following an international-court verdict on a dispute over payment for gas-well drilling.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Two More Wells to be Drilled in Jamalpur for Gas Exploration
The government has decided to drill two more gas wells in Jamalpur as part of the ongoing exploration work.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Third-Hottest July on Record Wreaks Climate Havoc
The third-hottest July worldwide ended a string of record-breaking temperatures last month, but many regions were still devastated by extreme weather amplified by global warming, the European climate monitoring service said recently.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Private Sector Losing Edge for Lack of Uninterrupted Energy Supply: DCCI
Bangladesh's private sector is lagging behind in production due to the lack of uninterrupted quality energy and power supply, which is hampering the country's competitiveness in the international export market, Dhaka Chamber President Taskeen Ahmed said recently.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
bp Announces Hydrocarbon Discovery at Bumerangue Exploration Well, Offshore Brazil
bp recently announced an oil and gas discovery at the Bumerangue prospect in the deepwater offshore Brazil.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Fuel Prices to Remain Unchanged in August
The government has kept unchanged the prices of diesel, kerosene, petrol and octane at Tk 102 per liter, Tk 114 per liter, Tk 118 per liter and Tk 122 per liter respectively for the month of August under the automatic fuel pricing formula.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Vietnam Renewable Power Capacity to Surpass 112GW by 2035: GlobalData
Vietnam generates a significant part of its electricity from coal-and gas-based thermal power plants, as well as a vast number of hydropower plants.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Govt to Buy 2 More LNG Cargoes for September
The government will buy two more liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for September deliveries to meet the country's mounting natural gas demand.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Couple Sustained Burn Injuries in Gas Cylinder Blast in Savar
A couple sustained burn injuries in a gas cylinder blast at Gohail Bari in Ashulia of Savar, on the outskirts of the capital recently.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Australia Expands 2030 Renewable Target by 18 GW after COP28 Pledge
Australia is one of only seven countries outside the European Union that has updated its 2030 national renewable target with an 18 GW boost, since the 2023 COP28 global tripling pledge.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Plastic Pollution 'Grave and Growing' Health Threat: Lancet
Plastic pollution is a \"grave, growing and under-recognized danger\" to health that is costing the world at least $1.5 trillion a year, experts warned in a report recently.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
ICJ's Advisory Opinion to Strengthen Moral Grounds for Global Climate Policy Reform:
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan recently said that while the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of states in respect of climate change may not be legally binding, it will significantly bolster moral courage in pushing for changes to global climate policies amid today's adverse geopolitical reality.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
YUNUS SETS THE ELECTION ROADMAP GOING
In a televised address to the nation on August 5, the first anniversary of the historic student-led mass upsurge that ended Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus declared that Bangladesh will go to the polls in the first half of February next year.
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EP_23_05 (Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 5 August 16, 2025)
Energy & Power
Fridays For Future Calls for a Global Climate Strike During COP30 in Belém
The global youth-led climate movement Fridays For Future (FFF) has announced a Global Climate Strike to take place on November 14, 2025, during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil.
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