Big hike in gas prices for Bangladesh’s power plants, industry
The development is set to fuel a fresh round of inflation, which declined for the fourth straight month in December last year.
Energy
South Korea seeks to export nuclear power plant to UK with UAE
Korea's technological experience led to the success of the Barakah nuclear power plant emphasising that the two countries should work together, a senior official said.
Indonesia eyes new markets for coal, palm oil as global recession looms
Global economic recovery and the Russia-Ukraine war resulted in strong demands for the key commodities, bringing the country trade surplus and strong economic growth throughout…
Vietnam ministry calls for easing government control on fuel prices
The Ministry of Industry and Trade also called for the fuel price cycle to be shortened from 10 days to 7 days, for domestic prices to stay more in tune with international prices.
Global competition for energy puts small countries in a bind
When running low on fuel, small nations cannot easily secure alternative import sources, unlike larger countries.
Power tariff hike to drive up production cost, stoke inflationary pressures: Experts
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission had recently recommended raising retail electricity prices by 15 per cent.
Japan, US to step up cooperation in developing next-generation nuclear reactors
The two nations are also expected to discuss concerns about the growing shortage of natural gas in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
How biomass can solve Indonesia’s energy trilemma
In effect, unless an affordable substitute is found, replacing coal can ignite political debate about our deep-seated understanding of resource sovereignty.
Hydropower imports from Nepal, Bhutan: Bangladesh for ‘visible’ Indian cooperation
Indian private companies' interest in exporting renewable energy to Bangladesh was also discussed at the meeting of the two nations.
BD wants more petroleum products from India at affordable price’: Energy minister
India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas said, "If Bangladesh wants to open the energy market, India will extend necessary cooperation".