Energy Bangla

New Delhi: Adani Power Ltd Monday said the company is continuing to supply power to the Bangladesh power utility as part of their agreement without any disruption, amid the protests that led to political unrest in the country. “In its normal course of business, Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) is scheduling the power supply to meet their nation’s demand and as per that schedule, Adani Power continues to supply power... »

Private sector owns over 52 per cent of the total installed power generation capacity of 446GW in the country, playing an important role in the sector, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik said, “Private sector is playing an important role in India’s power generation. Generation is a de-licensed activity as per the Electricity Act, 2003 and 100... »

The government has decided to exempt the five per cent surcharge for late payment of electricity bills by residential customers for another month in light of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The exemption has now been extended to five months — from February to June. Customers have until Jul 31 to clear their bills for June, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission said in a notice on Thursday, reports bdnews24.com. Power Secretary... »

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today assured that the power supply situation in Bangladesh is expected to improve within the next three to four days, with uninterrupted gas supply anticipated by mid-July. Addressing a ‘Post-Budget’ press conference at his ministry’s conference room, Hamid reassured the public of ongoing efforts to stabilize the energy situation. “We’re now trying our best and the situation is under control.... »

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) today approved 15 proposals, including one proposal to import 40 megawatts (MW) hydroelectricity from Nepal. The approval came from the 15th meeting of the CCGP in this year held at the Cabinet Division at Bangladesh Secretariat with Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali in the chair. Briefing the reporters after the meeting, Secretary of the Cabinet Division (Coordination and Reform) Md Mahmudul Hossain... »

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reiterated her country’s eagerness to import hydro electricity from Bhutan through India when Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay paid a courtesy call on her at the latter’s Place of Residence here. “Import of hydroelectricity will require a tripartite agreement involving India and we have already brought the matter to their (India’s) attention,” she told the Bhutanese Prime Minister. Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud told... »

The government has drawn up a plan to increase the price of electricity four times a year for the next three years to withdraw all subsidies in the power sector, which the IMF recommends. The plan was placed before a meeting between the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission and officials of the power and energy division yesterday. The power price would be hiked in small amounts so that the... »

13 March, 2024: The Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a non-governmental research organisation, has chalked out four key strategies, with special emphasis on transparent pricing policies, for the government to adopt in order to mitigate the impact of escalating electricity expenses beyond 2029. The strategies include ensuring the phased shutdown of power plants targeted by the government; avoiding any new capacity charges; imposing ‘no electricity, no payment’ conditions for electricity... »

The country set a new record by generating 16,233 MW of electricity at 9pm on Monday, said the Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry. Right at this moment, an external heatwave is prevailing in the country, said the ministry, adding the Power Division has been working sincerely to produce uninterrupted power in order to give a relief to the public. The previous record in power generation was 15,666 MW, just... »

The government is committed to uninterrupted power supply despite the increasing demand, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said today (20 April). “The transmission and distribution systems are undergoing rapid coordination efforts. Internal faults are being addressed with priority. Ensuring uninterrupted primary fuel supply to power plants has been given importance,” he said while visiting Ashuganj Power Station Company Limited (APSCL). Nasrul further said, “The electricity... »