Gas shortage hitting industries, households hard
It’s another wake-up call for the energy sector
Frequently increasing prices is jeopardising public interests
Idle gas compressor stations costing us precious foreign currency
Surplus LNG regasification capacity predicted to emerge as a headache
The authorities must start paying heed to expert recommendations on energy sector-related decisions.
Bangladesh’s trajectory towards energy transition has been challenging but also provides valuable opportunities for other countries to learn from it.
Excessive dependence on imported LNG is no solution
In Bangladesh, natural gas has been predominant in the energy mix for decades.
Increased power outages causing suffering among ordinary people
ExxonMobil proposal should be considered with calculated speed.
Real solution lies in reassessment of government energy policy
Both global and local macro-challenges can have serious implications for the people of Bangladesh
The government is negotiating with Qatar seeking long-term contracts for the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as prices have abnormally climbed in international spot markets, said Salman F Rahman, the prime minister’s private industry and investment adviser, yesterday.
Does the government at all care about the socioeconomic fallout of massive fuel price hikes?
We had energy surplus a few months ago, and now the country is facing the prospect of “reduced electric supply” until September.
