As the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant nears its expected commercial launch in early 2026, concerns are growing among energy experts over its financial viability, with many questioning whether the high project cost could turn it into a white elephant. The government conceived the idea of setting up the RNPP project in
Author: Sadrul Hasan, UNB
Electricity from Rooppur plant unlikely before 2026
Even though most of the agencies concerned are claiming that the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is ready to start power generation, experts say that the plant is unlikely to be able to deliver any electricity before 2026. According to official sources and industry insiders, there is still a long way
Brunei offers 12-18 LNG cargoes annually to Bangladesh
Petrobangla in dilemma over fresh bidding to LNG Terminals
Petrobangla - the Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation - faces uncertainty about how to proceed with a new bidding process for establishing two private sector LNG terminals, recently cancelled by the interim government. Petrobangla officials revealed that they remain unclear about whether to follow the Public Procurement Rule (PPR) 2008
Petrobangla to make fresh list of LNG suppliers
Petrobangla is going to make a fresh list of international spot market LNG supply companies through an open tender by next week. "The tender is ready for circulation in the media and hopefully the notice will be published in the first half of the next week", Petrobangla Chairman Zanendra Nath Sarker
Tax waiver to jack up solar initiatives in country
Not only 10 projects, now the Power Division is contemplating to set up many more solar power plants as it received the NBR's notification for reinstating the tax exemption on such private investment. Power Division officials said it is now certain the number of solar projects is going to be increased
Govt plans to resume industrial gas connections
The government is expected to resume providing gas connections to industries, aiming to ensure uninterrupted supply of gas to help the wheels of industrial units move. But there is no possibility of lifting suspension on fresh household gas connections, official sources said. According to official data, currently about 46,000 applications for household
Power Division seeks tax exemption for solar sector
The Power Division seeks the reinstatement of tax exemption benefits for private investors in the renewable energy sector, particularly those investing in solar power projects. According to official sources, the Power Division has formally urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to restore the tax exemptions for the power sector. The government
Tender for drilling 26 onshore wells may be delayed
The government’s initiative to invite an open tender for the drilling of 26 wells across various onshore gas fields, aimed at boosting domestic gas production, is likely to face a delay of another month, according to official sources. The delay is primarily due to the ongoing preparation of tender documents, the
No headway in Titas smart prepaid meter project
Though two separate deals were signed with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank about a year ago to install some 17.5 lakh (1.75 million) smart pre-paid metres, the Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company has made little progress in implementing the project. "Only some individual consultants were appointed by