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Https://www.coalmint.com/intel/bangladeshs-thermal-coal-imports-surge-over-50-m-o-m-in-aug23-25224

Https://bangladesh.postsen.com/local/amp/257497

Https://bangladesh.postsen.com/trends/amp/256667

“Anu Muhammad, member secretary of the National Committee for Protection of Oil Gas Mineral Resources and Power Ports, alleged that the conspiracy regarding the Phulbari coal mine has not been stopped yet.”

https://bangladesh.postsen.com/local/amp/254383

Https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/conspiracy-restart-coal-mine-project-3403951?amp

No your right, it probably won’t Pete, but it good to keep up to date with what’s is going on in all areas of the energy sector mate

“Concerns are arising that the price of electricity from the 2400MW RNPP project will be higher than that of a coal-fired power plant. After the completion of the RNPP, the price is projected to exceed Tk 8 per unit.”

https://www.dailymessenger.net/business/news/7465

Stage set for total dependence on imported energy

https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/columns/stage-set-for-total-dependence-on-imported-energy

And they say wind power is environmentally friendly, well if this chap is correct, it clearly is not!!!

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJpEqaHH/

The burden of capacity charges is on the shoulders of the consumers due to the government’s misplanning

https://bangladesh.postsen.com/trends/amp/241587

Same article, but in a different paper and I’m sure it will also be in others so I’m guessing that they are finally trying to get across the message that “own coal” has to be mined for the short term energy supply….

After what seems like months of silence, it’s nice to finally see Phulbari being mentioned as well ..

http://www.banginews.com/web-news?id=22ea800f344066b2c8b09044191668164e405d3f

As there is shortage of hard currency in the country's coffer to procure fuel from external sources, the best choice before the government is to exploit whatever domestic fuel source is there to meet its immediate needs. In this context, alongside the government's ongoing efforts to develop the capacity of onshore gas fields, it may have a rethink of its policy on coal. Notably, according to different estimates, Bangladesh has around 2.0 billion tonnes of coal deposit underground in its north-western districts. Even so, the coal-fired Barapukuria power station in Dinajpur with its 575 MW production capacity cannot depend on local coal mines for their supply. On the other hand, the Phulbari project remains stalled due to sensitivities of socio-political nature. But at the same time, the government is importing coal from international markets to operate its coal-based power plants at the expense of its precious foreign exchange, the scope of which is shrinking by the day. On all counts, this is paradoxical.

Going by the maxim that desperate times call for desperate measures, the government would do well to reconsider its present policy on coal as a short-term measure to tide over the present energy crisis. However, for a more sustainable energy future, the government may go ahead with its draft policy in the style of 'Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP)' for the 2024-2050 period.

Https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/editorial/allowing-coal-mining-as-a-short-term-measure#google_vignette

Construction of gas-coal based infrastructure will be the main driving force to establish a developed Bangladesh: Prime Minister

“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the discovery of new gas fields and the construction of gas and coal-based infrastructure will serve as the main driving force for establishing a smart, prosperous and developed Bangladesh. ”

https://bangladesh.postsen.com/local/amp/237008

“Bangladesh’s current challenge is to find fuel for generating electricity because the dollar crisis is keeping its power plants shut even after fuel prices stabilise internationally, energy experts said.”

“Green University distinguished professor Quamrul Ahsan said that Bangladesh needed to carefully manage its energy resources, advising coal mining, as the coal in reserve can easily generate 5,000MW for 70 years.”

https://www.newagebd.net/article/208917/energy-poverty-makes-millions-suffer

Russian contractor wants quick payment of Rooppur plant arrears

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/energy/russian-contractor-wants-quick-payment-rooppur-plant-arrears-679306?amp

Bangladesh spent over $8b on energy imports due to pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war: PM's energy advisor

“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said today the rational use of gas resources, discovery of new fields and construction of gas and coal-based infrastructures will act as the main driving force for establishing a Smart Bangladesh, reports the BSS.”

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/energy/bangladesh-spent-over-8b-energy-imports-due-pandemic-russia-ukraine-war-pms-energy?amp

The figures in this article are mind blowing…. I’ve just copied a few of the relevant parts to coal, but the whole article is worth a read….

“The government is not able to import the necessary fuel due to the dollar crisis. ”

“Based on the government’s energy expenditure estimates, traders say that by 2030, the country will spend 24 to 30 billion dollars on energy imports.”

“It is possible to get out of this crisis if import dependence is reduced and emphasis is placed on local gas exploration. Besides, it is necessary to take quick steps in extracting own coal.”

“They also said that local gas exploration and extraction of coal will save dollars ”

“it is necessary for the government to take urgent steps to extract local gas, coal and mineral resources by reducing the import dependence on energy”

“Apart from gas, we have many natural resources including coal, mineral sand, iron mines, we have to focus on them. ”

https://bangladesh.postsen.com/trends/amp/235087

Govt takes initiative to overcome energy crisis in industries: Nasrul

“State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said that the government has taken initiatives to overcome speedily the existing energy crisis in the industries.”

“FBCCI senior vice-president Mostafa Azad Chowdhury Babu said, "The government needs to take a politically bold decision to extract coal from the coal mines found in Rangpur region. If necessary, the population of the area adjacent to the mine could be rehabilitated and massive mining should be carried out there. This will reduce the pressure of energy crisis in the country."

https://bangladeshpost.net/posts/govt-takes-initiative-to-overcome-energy-crisis-in-industries-nasrul-117784

This is really positive news!!

Govt takes initiative to overcome energy crisis in industries: Nasrul

“FBCCI senior vice-president Mostafa Azad Chowdhury Babu said, ‘The government needs to take a politically bold decision to extract coal from the coal mines found in Rangpur region. If necessary, the population of the area adjacent to the mine could be rehabilitated and massive mining should be carried out there. This will reduce the pressure of energy crisis in the country.’

https://www.bssnews.net/news-flash/140287