Power & Energy

Staff Correspondent: State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said the use of modern technology in the power sector is a must for ensuring uninterrupted power supply.“The power sector is constantly growing up and importance of using developed technology in the power sector management is increasing…

Staff Correspondent:The 8th Five Year Plan contains various plans to meet a target of generating 10 percent of total electricity from renewable energy by 2025.Greater involvement of the private sector is encouraged towards fulfilling the government’s renewable energy policy in the document.Considering the dwindling gas reserves in the country, the…

Staff Correspondent: State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid yesterday said expansion of clean energy is a must for balanced development.“Balance distribution of modern technology for increasing the use of renewable energy is required, keeping the environment safe,” he said this while speaking as the chief guest…

Staff Correspondent: The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) yesterday approved five power sector proposals, including setting up a gas or Regasified Liquified Natural Gas (RLNG) based 660 MW power plant at Mirsharaiupazila in Chattogram.The approval came from the 42nd meeting of the CCGP in this year held today virtually…

Staff Correspondent: For an electricity-surplus nation like Bangladesh, Covid as well as inadequate transmission infrastructure seem to be the biggest threat to its resilient power sector and the country’s aggressive economic growth targets.This inference can be drawn from the state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board’s (BPDB) official figures that clearly indicate…

Staff Correspondent:Responding to the suggestions of energy experts, Bangladesh is finally moving towards formulating an integrated energy and power sector master plan with a focus on the “3E+S” concept.“We’ll pursue the “3E+S” concept of ensuring “Energy Security,” “Economic Efficiency,” and “Environment” while focusing on “Safety,” said the Japan International Cooperation…

Staff Correspondent: Recently, the Cox’s Bazar wind farm project in Bangladesh invested by Wuling Power as a subsidiary of the Chinese State Power Investment Corporation Limited (SPIC), began concrete pouring on its pile foundation of the booster station, marking the launching of Bangladesh’s first large wind power project.Cox’s Bazar wind…

Staff Correspondent:Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday sought constant support from Russia for building another nuclear power plant in Bangladesh’s southern region.“Once the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is completed, we’ll go for setting up another in the southern region of the country. We need constant Russian support in this regard,” she…