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IDCOL Hosts Climate Action Consultation with Korean Delegation
The Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) hosted a stakeholder consultation meeting with a visiting delegation from the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI) recently to discuss renewable energy, energy efficiency technologies, and Bangladesh's climate action mechanisms.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Putting Women at the Center of Energy Transition
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) hosted the Just Energy Transition Conference 2026 on February 1 at the Military Museum in Dhaka.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
RE Progress in Quagmire
The country's progress in renewable energy expansion has slowed down, which is evident from the installation of merely 78.98 Megawatt-peak in 2025 compared with the installation 380MWp in 2024.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
IDCOL, Square Group Celebrate Rooftop Solar Partnership
Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL), in partnership with Square Group, celebrated the successful implementation of rooftop solar power projects across Square Textiles PLC and Square Food & Beverage Limited, marking a significant milestone in the Group's sustainability journey.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Meaningful Climate Action is About People, Equity, Dignity: ICIMOD DG
ICIMOD Director General Dr Pema Gyamtsho said recently that by focusing on the knowledge, leadership and priorities of women and indigenous people in Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal, they are not only boosting climate resilience but also giving more power to those who have long protected mountain ecosystems.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
GBB Power to Set Up 18MW Solar Plant at Hathazari
GBB Power Limited (GBBPL), an independent power producer supplying electricity to the national grid, has set out to develop an 18-megawatt solar power plant as its existing plants have shut down following the expiry of their power supply agreements.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Australia, Türkiye, UN Convene for First COP31 Talks
Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy met with Türkiye's Minister for Climate Change and the UN's climate chief recently to start planning for COP31.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Price of 12-Kg LPG Cylinder Fixed at Tk 1,356
Bangladesh Regulatory Energy Commission (BERC) recently adjusted the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) upward and now a 12 kilogram (Kg) LPG cylinder will be sold to the consumers at Tk 1,356 instead of Tk 1,306.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
ERL's 2nd Refinery Construction Cost Revised Down by Tk4,465cr
As part of the interim government's efforts to reduce project expenses, the construction of Eastern Refinery Limited's second unit (ERL-2) has been cut by Tk4,465 crore, even before work has begun.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Chile's Climate Summit Chief to Lead Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks
Countries recently elected Chile's COP climate summit chief negotiator to drive forward stalled talks on striking a landmark global treaty tackling the scourge of plastic pollution.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Bharat Petroleum in Talks with Azerbaijan's SOCAR to Purchase LPG
India is in negotiations with Azerbaijan regarding supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), according to Shri T.V. Pandiyan, head of the LPG division at India's stateowned Bharat Petroleum oil refinery.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
China Expects 287 GW of New PV Capacity Additions in 2026
China's PV industry expects 238 GW to 287 GW of domestic capacity additions in 2026 as it pivots away from volume-led growth after a loss-making year driven by overcapacity and sharp price declines.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
BNP'S LANDSLIDE IN A LANDMARK ELECTION
BNP's stunning victory in the landmark general election on February 12 is being seen as a triumph of pro-liberation, pro-women's rights, and moderate values.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Rosatom's Additive Technologies in the RE Sector in Kyrgyzstan
Rosatom will cooperate with Kyrgyzstan on the introduction of additive manufacturing technologies in the republic's renewable energy sector.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Bangladesh Appoints UK Law Firm for Int'l Arbitration against Adani
Bangladesh has appointed a British law firm to represent the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) in mediation proceedings at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre against Adani Power Limited, a significant step in the long-running dispute over coal pricing and power tariffs.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
3 Factories Get LEED Certification, 1 Factory Scores Highest Globally
Three readymade garment (RMG) factories in Bangladesh have received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), with one factory achieving the highest score globally.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Ankara Names Murat Kurum to Lead COP31 Climate Summit
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed Murat Kurum, Türkiye's Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change, as President of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), according to a decision published in the Official Gazette.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Erfanul Named Petrobangla Chairman, Rezanur to Lead BPC
The government has reshuffled the leadership of two key state-owned energy corporations, appointing Md Erfanul Haque as chairman of Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla) and Md Rezanur Rahman as chairman of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC).
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Rizwana Urges Action for Horn-Free Streets in Dhaka
Bangladesh could have horn-free roads in the future if noise laws are properly enforced, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministries of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Information and Broadcasting, and Water Resources.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Asia Pacific Smart Meters Market to Reach US$ 53.6 Billion by 2031
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) smart meter market is experiencing massive growth, driven by grid modernization, with the region accounting for nearly 60% of the global installed base by late 2023.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Venezuela Forecasts $1.4b Oil Investments in 2026: President
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez recently forecast a $1.4 billion bonanza from planned reforms to the oil sector aimed at drawing in foreign investors following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Germany, France, Netherlands Curtail 3.9 TWh of Renewables in 2025
Analysis by energy advisory service Montel finds Germany, France and the Netherlands all saw record levels of renewables curtailment last year, with the build out of solar in each market contributing to midday generation peaks and consequential price cannibalization.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Energy Crisis Deepens As New Govt Takes Charge
The failure of the interim government over the past 18 months has deepened Bangladesh's power and energy crisis.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
433 Schools in India Get 'Greenest' CSE's Green School Awards 2025-26
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on 30 January honored 433 schools from across India as the country's 'greenest' institutions at the Green School Awards 2025-26, recognizing their commitment to sustainable campus practices and and environmental learning.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Japan Restarts World's Biggest Nuclear Plant Again
Japan switched on the world's biggest nuclear power plant again on Monday, its operator said, after an earlier attempt was quickly suspended due to a minor glitch.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Wake-Up Call: IPPS Warn Of Looming Summer Blackouts
The Bangladesh Independent Power Producers Association (BIPPA) has sounded a warning over the country's power supply situation.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Rooppur NPP Cost Rises in Taka, Dollar Value Unchanged: Planning Adviser
Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud recently said the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) has faced delays mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent implementation challenges but its overall cost has not increased in dollar terms.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
Global Solar, Wind Capacity Growth Slowed Last Year
Planned or under-construction solar and wind projects slowed last year, analysis showed Tuesday, casting doubts on whether countries will hit a goal of tripling renewable capacity by decade-end.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
India Allocates $2.2b to CCUS for Next Five Years
India will allocate 200bn rupees ($2.2bn) over the next five years for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), the government said in its 2026-27 federal budget presented on 1 February.
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EP_23_17 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 17 Feb 16, 2026)
Energy & Power
UK Secures 4.9 GW of Solar Capacity in CfD Auction
The UK government has secured a record 4.9 GW of solar capacity in its latest contracts for difference (CfD) auction round, at a clearing price of GBP 65 ($88) per MWh.
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