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A recent seminar sparked fresh discussions on whether Bangladesh should mine coal to reduce reliance on expensive imports. Energy experts stressed that tapping into local coal reserves is essential for energy security, while civil society representatives voiced concerns over environmental damage and the growing global shift away from coal. The Hydrocarbon Unit (HCU) presented an overview of the coal reserves, mining potential, investment challenges, and environmental risks. Experts noted that mining coal from new fields could take at least eight years due to the need for fresh feasibility studies. However, Phulbari coal, which has undergone extensive studies, could be mined within three years—though ongoing disputes over its extraction require an independent review of the Scheme of Development (SOD). Further studies were also recommended for the Dighipara, Khalaspir, and Jamalganj coal fields, with experts emphasizing that geological conditions should dictate the choice between open-pit and underground mining. While all participants agreed that Bangladesh must harness its coal resources, they also acknowledged the growing difficulties in securing investments due to the global energy transition. Some Chinese firms have shown interest, but rising costs and environmental concerns remain key obstacles. As Bangladesh continues to grapple with its heavy reliance on imported fuel, an independent audit of Phulbari’s SOD by a globally recognized mining consultant could help the next government make a well-informed decision on the coal future. Bangladesh must balance energy security with environmental responsibility. A transparent, science-backed approach can guide sustainable coal mining while exploring cleaner energy alternatives for long-term resilience.

Myanmar Opts for Russian Small Modular Reactor

Myanmar and Russia signed an intergovernmental agreement on principles of cooperation in the construction of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) on March 4, 2025, in Moscow during the state visit of Myanmar's leadership to Russia.

1 mins

President Trump Calls to Lower Cost of Oil

When President Donald Trump addressed Davos in January, he called for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to bring down the price of oil.

1 mins

Rosatom Offers New Energy Solutions Indonesia

Russia's Atomic Russi CorporationState Energy Rosatom has presented modern energy solutions tailored to Indonesia's needs at an international seminar dedicated to modern nuclear technologies and the nuclear power plant (NPP) socio-economic impact of construction, held in Bandung recently.

1 mins

Siemens Energy to Supply Rolls-Royce with Equipment for Small Nuclear Reactors

Siemens Energy said recently it has entered a partnership that is expected to make the German group the exclusive supplier of conventional technology for future small modular nuclear reactors (SMR) to be built by Rolls-Royce SMR (RR.L), opens new tab.

1 mins

Gas Cylinder Explosion in Bus Injures 7 in Gazipur

Ab fire triggered by a gas cylinder explosion in a bus left at least workers seven injured in Gazipur recently.

1 mins

Govt to Procure One Cargo LNG, 72,897 SPC Poles

The government recently approved separate proposals for procuring some one cargo LNG and 72,897 SPC poles to meet the growing demand for energy and strengthening the power distribution system in the country.

1 mins

Fuel Prices to Remain Unchanged for March

\"The prices of fuel The in Bangladesh will remain for unchanged March 2025, as O per the latest directive from the Energy and Mineral Resources Division.

1 mins

Russia Seeks CA's Support to Continue Gazprom's Work

Russia has sought the co-operation of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to continue the work of Russian state-owned Gazprom International in gas exploration in Bangladesh.

1 mins

Intraco Refueling to Cease CNG Station Operation from March

Intraco Refueling Station Limited, a concern of Intraco Group, announced that it will cease operating its compressed natural gas (CNG) station starting in the first week of March this year.

1 mins

LPG Price Goes Down

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) of 12 kg cylinder at retailer level by Taka 28 which would be sold at Taka 1,450 instead of Taka 1478.

1 mins

Fourth Victim of Narayanganj Gas Explosion Dies

Another victim, who was burnt in an explosion caused by a gas leak in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj on March 3, succumbed to his injuries, raising the death toll to four.

1 mins

MJL Bangladesh to Sell Its Aging Oil Tanker for $22.7m

MJL Bangladesh PLC has decided to sell its secondhand oil tanker for $22.70 million, the company said in a disclosure on the website of the Dhaka Stock Exchange recently.

1 mins

Coal Mining Option Regaining Ground

A recent seminar at the Energy & Mineral Resources Division (EMRD) reignited discussions on mining domestic coal for power generation to reduce reliance on imports. Experts emphasized the necessity of local coal mining, while civil society raised environmental concerns. The Hydrocarbon Unit (HCU) presented on coal reserves, mining prospects, and challenges. Mining Phulbari coal could take three years, while other fields need fresh feasibility studies. Experts suggested that geological conditions should determine whether open-pit or underground mining is suitable.

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Why Mining Local Coal Deserves Top Priority Now

Among all options, mining hugely untapped superior-quality coal resources must be the top priority now. Exploring and developing petroleum resources offshore will take 8-10 years even if Bangladesh can conclude PSCs by 2026, Even successful exploration of Petroleum onshore may not be enough to meet huge demand now or in the middle term.

7 mins

Fate Of Nuclear Wastes In Bangladesh Considering Geological Disposal

Nuclear energy in Bangladesh Recently, Bangladesh entered into the nuclear power program by implementing the first nuclear power plant at Rooppur, Pabna (RNPP project) in history, which is expected to add 2,400 MW to the national grid by 2025.

5 mins

Power Subsidy Increased by BDT 220b

The power sector subsidy allocation increased by BDT 220 billion to BDT 620 billion for the current fiscal year (FY2024-25). It shows a 77% hike compared to the FY’s original allocation of BDT 400 billion. The Ministry of Finance has finalized the revised budget for the FY with the increased subsidy allocation.

6 mins

Managing Gas Supply During Summer Deficit

Bangladesh’s energy and power supply chain is now in a chronic crisis due to a fuel supply deficit.

6 mins

Gas Supply to be Cut to Avoid Prepaid Meters

The Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company Limited (KGDCL) has announced plans to disconnect the gas connections of consumers who have not yet installed prepaid meters despite applying for those.

1 mins

IAEA Conducts Pre-Operational Review of RNPP

An expert team was in Bangladesh recently to sign off on the South Asian country's first nuclear power plant in Rooppur ahead of the facility's expected operational start later this year.

1 mins

Govt to Clear Arrears to Int'l Energy Suppliers in Two Months: Adviser Fouzul

The government will clear the arrears it owes to international energy suppliers within the next two months.

1 mins

Mammoet Signs Contract to Support SeAH Wind with Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Project

SeAH Wind is pleased to announce the appointment of Mammoet, Glacier Energy, and Hutchinson Engineering as key subcontractors for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Project.

1 mins

Production at Ashuganj Fertilizer Factory Suspended Amid Gas Crisis

The Production of urea at the Ashuganj Fertilizer Factory in Brahmanbaria was suspended recently again due to gas shortage, just 38 days after resuming.

1 mins

US Oil Major Plans Expanding Hold on BD Gas Blocks

US oil major Chevron bids for d e v e l o p i n g Bangladesh's onshore hydrocarbons block-11 and attain exploration rights over an extended area of block-12 to discover fresh gas to help the country mitigate the energy crisis.

1 mins

Gas Loss in Bangladesh Over 33% Higher Than Standard: Analysis

Bangladesh incurs a loss of 10 percent in its natural gas transmission system, a volume which is over 33 percent higher than that of the international standard, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission said recently.

1 mins

bp to Ramp Up Oil, Gas Investment to $10b Annually Through 2027

bp has announced plans to ramp up its oil and gas investment to $10 billion per year through 2027 as part of a “fundamental strategic reset.”

1 mins

Titas to Issue Preferred Stock Amid Record-Breaking Losses

State-owned Titas Gas is going to issue preference shares worth nearly Tk 3.52 billion against funds received from the government to comply with a four-year-old regulatory order.

1 mins

Rosatom Supports Establishment of Bioprinting Laboratory at Russian University

The National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (MEPhI), Russia, has set up a Laboratory for R e g e n e r a t i v e Technologies and Tissue Engineering with the support of Rosatom, State Atomic Energy Corporation.

1 mins

Power Ministry Launches Motivational Campaign to Use ACs at 26°C to Save Power

The Power and Energy Ministry has launched a motivational campaign urging people to set their air conditioners to 26 degrees Celsius to keep the electricity demand at a manageable level.

1 mins

Farmers Stage Demo in Netrokona Demanding Electricity for Irrigation

Farmers in Kalmakanda upazila of Netrokona staged a d e m o n s t r a t i o n recently, demanding the immediate restoration of an electricity connection needed to operate an irrigation pump during the ongoing Boro cultivation season.

1 mins

Venezuela's Maduro Says Will Keep Producing Oil After US Revokes Chevron License

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently said his government would continue producing oil, a day after the United States gave energy giant Chevron a month to stop operations in the Caribbean country.

1 mins

2025 World Energy Issues Monitor Reinforces Central Role of World Energy Trilemma

The World Energy Council has recently published its annual World Energy Issues Monitor, “World Energy Transitions in Motion.”

1 mins

Coal Power Generation Up as Temp Rises

Bangladesh has substantially increased coal-fired power generation over the last several days as the temperature starts rising with the arrival of the warmest time of the year—a three-month-long premonsoon season.

1 mins

US Estimates It will Take $20b and Years to Refill Oil Reserve

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright estimates it would take $20 billion and years to accomplish President Donald Trump's goal of refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to its maximum capacity, the Energy Department said recently.

1 mins

Govt to Buy Tk 1,496cr LNG from Spot Market

The Advisory Committee on Government Purchases recently approved two proposals to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market for Tk 1,496.37 crore under the direct procurement method.

1 mins

Qatar Sought to Act as Mediator on Energy Issues Between Russia, Ukraine: PM

DOha made an effort to act as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine to help resolve energy issues but it didn't work out, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister, said.

1 mins

LONGI Eyes Investment in Bangladesh's RE

Longi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd, a leading Chinese company, has expressed a strong interest in investing in Bangladesh to advance the country's renewable energy initiatives, with a particular focus on solar.

1 mins

EU Unveils Clean Industrial Deal to Improve Competitiveness, Cut Emissions

The European Commission has launched the Clean Industrial Deal, a plan to boost industrial competitiveness and accelerate decarbonization. The initiative aims to lower energy costs, support clean technology, and streamline regulations amid high energy prices and global competition.

1 mins

Ensure Greater Opportunities for Women in Energy Sector: Speaker

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2025, a unique campaign was organized in Chittagong to call for women’s empowerment in the power and energy sector, ensuring their energy rights, and recognizing their role as policymakers.

1 mins

Global Battery Industry Enters New Phase, Says IEA

The industry will reach the 1 TWh demand milestone in 2024, with China producing more than three-quarters of the batteries sold globally.

1 mins

JERA, bp Announce Leadership Team of Planned 50-50 Offshore Wind Joint Venture

JERA Co., Inc. and bp have announced the leadership team of their planned 50-50 offshore wind joint venture, JERA Nex bp.

1 mins

Deepal S07, L07 Set to Debut in Bangladesh Soon as EV Market Expands

HS Autos Limited, the official distributor of Changan Automobiles in Bangladesh, is set to introduce the Deepal S07 and L07 models into the local market.

1 mins

US Environmental Protection Agency Unfreezes $7.0b Solar for All Grant Program

The $7 billion Solar For All program has been unfrozen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following a White House mandate to review of Biden-era climate spending.

1 mins

Cooling La Nina Expected to be 'Short-Lived': UN

The cooling weather phenomenon La Nina that emerged late last year is weak and likely to be brief, the UN said recently, dashing hopes it could help rein in soaring global temperatures.

1 mins

Brazilian CJ Meets Rizwana, Proposes Judges' Conference on Environment

Chief Justice of National High Court of Brazil (STJ) Antonio Herman Benjamin met with Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan at the Forest Department in Dhaka on March 3.

1 mins

Bangladesh Can Attract Big Investments in RE, Carbon Market, Experts Tell Dr Yunus

delegation of development and renewable energy experts, led by former Norwegian minister for development and environment Erik Solheim recently said Bangladesh can attract big investments in renewable energy and carbon markets.

1 mins

Global Sea Ice Cover Hits Record Low in February

Global Sea ice cover reached a historic low in February, Europe's climate monitor said on March 6, with temperatures spiking up to 11C above average near the North Pole as the world continued its persistent heat streak.

1 mins

US Pullout from Loss and Damage Fund

The US announced that it has pulled out from the landmark Loss and Damage Fund–the latest in the series of climate commitment rollbacks by the world’s secondbiggest emitter under the administration of President Donald Trump.

1 mins

Appropriate Steps Crucial to Keep River Water Pollution-Free: Rizwana

Adviser of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said that it is important to take appropriate steps to keep river water pollution-free and flow normally.

1 mins

Melting Ice Could Slow Vital Antarctic Ocean Current: Study

The world's strongest ocean current could slow as melting Antarctic ice sheets flood it with fresh water, according to research published recently that warned of \"severe\" climate consequences.

1 mins

Japan, UNDP Partner to Improve Waste Management in Cox's Bazar

The government of Japan and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) signed an agreement recently to launch the ‘Sustainable Solid Waste Management’ project in Cox’s Bazar.

1 mins

UK Keen to Forge New Climate Partnerships with Bangladesh

The United Kingdom (UK) is interested in forming a new partnership to bolster Bangladesh's capacity to mitigate and cope with climate change impacts.

1 mins

Petrobangla, BAPEX Must Undergo Structural Reform To Ensure Energy Security

Bangladesh's economy is heavily reliant on natural gas, making energy security a critical concern for the country.

6 mins

HOW TO TACKLE RAPE OF MINOR GIRLS IN BANGLADESH

Bangladesh is passing through a political transition. Since the ouster of long-ruling Awami League in a dramatic mass upsurge on August 5 last year the country is struggling to stabilize the political situation.

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Éditeur: Energy-&-Power

Catégorie: Business

Langue: English

Fréquence: Fortnightly

Energy & Power (EP) is the first and only full-fledged fortnightly magazine that deals with the much cried over energy and power sector in Bangladesh. Since its inception in June 16, 2003, EP is working very hard to

a) Develop public consciousness on sustainable and even development of energy sector;

b) Assist the policy makers in assuming pragmatic policies for a balanced development of the energy sector;

c) Continuous supply of information among public; and

d) Develop a group of reporters in this field

Bangladesh is an energy deficit country like other countries in the region and most of the people do not have adequate access to the energy and power. The country is completely dependent on fossil energy source; at the same time, it is one of the most inefficient energy using countries in the world.

It lacks efficiency in planning, management, generation, distribution, load management and even at the end user level consumption.

In spite of the above drawbacks, issues relating to utilization of renewable energy, exploring alternative use of energy, planned use of environment friendly energy are significantly undermined in Bangladesh.

The biggest challenge of Bangladesh is to find a path for balanced growth of its energy sector. Despite its resource constraints, EP dynamically strives to provide theenergy sector with a flow of information and create public awareness; so that policymakers get guidelines and platforms for its sustainable development.

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