Dhaka, May 30 – Russia and Jordan have decided to intensify and step up their cooperation in the field of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Category: Energy
Project to popularise solar pumping for irrigation
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved a project to popularise solar pumping system among farmers for irrigation in the country, aiming to reduce sudden the surge in power demand during the irrigation season.
HC issues rule questioning power tariff hike decision
Dhaka, May 27 – The High Court Sunday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain in four weeks why the decision of Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission taken on November 23 for hiking power tariff in retailer and wholesale…
Rosatom’s automated individual radiation dose monitor
Russia’s Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation has developed automated individual radiation dose monitoring system (AIRDMS), especially for the people working at different nuclear establishments.
‘Corporate sourcing of renewables in 75 countries, growing’
IRENA study shows world market for corporate sourcing of renewable electricity reached 465 terawatt-hours in 2017 – enough to power a country the size of France Copenhagen, Denmark, 24 May – Companies in 75 countries actively sourced 465 terawatt hours…
World’s first floating nuclear power plant set to load fuel
Dhaka, May 22 – Akademik Lomonosov, world’s first nuclear floating power unit arrived in the Russian city Murmansk from Saint Petersburg on May 19,2018 for loading of fuel.
‘Govt must undestrand effects of Rampal power on Sundarbans’
Dhaka, May 18 – Rights activist Sultana Kamal on Friday said the government and the people must realize the after-effect of the Rampal power plant project. “All must realise what will happen after the operation of Rampal power plant project…
Talents for Rooppur
The Nuclear Power Plant Company Ltd (NPPCL), an owner of the Rooppur project, has launched a campaign to recruit qualified employees. According to local media reports, the first 100 employees have already been hired by NPPCL.
UN’s top nuclear inspector resigns suddenly
Berlin, May 12 — The U.N.’s nuclear watchdog says its top inspector has quit with immediate effect, just as the agency’s work in Iran is once again in focus.
Over 4m households get solar home systems in BD
DHAKA, May 11 – Over four million remote households were provided with solar home systems while one million improved cook stoves were installed in rural homes under a World Bank (WB) aided project.
Private airlines for jet fuel price cut for parity
Dhaka, May 8 – Top officials of private airliners here on Tuesday sought government initiative to reduce price of jet fuels and remove discrepancy of fuel prices between domestic and foreign airliners.
TIB concerned at coal-fired power plant deal near forest
The Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed its deep concern for signing power purchase agreement (PPA) with contractors to build coal-fired thermal power plants by the Power Development Board (PDB) in protected forest near Tengragiri without environmental clearance from the…
Solar power changing lifestyle in remote charlands of BD
By virtue of solar power, the lifestyle of around two lakh people, living in some 200 remote and hardly reachable riverine char villages of all five districts in greater Rangpur region, is changing fast.
ADNOC finalises $1.5b offshore sale with OMV
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has finalised the sale of a 20 per cent interest in two offshore oil fields to Austria’s OMV for $1.5bn. The latest deal pushes total concession awards by ADNOC this year to $8bn after…
Saudi Aramco appoints new board members including woman
Saudi Aramco, the world’s top oil company which is preparing to go public, said on Sunday it has appointed new members to its board including a female executive, a milestone for Saudi Arabia and the oil industry where there are…
Unique floating nuclear power unit has set sail in Russia
Saint-Petersburg, 28 April – Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s, so far, only nuclear floating power unit (FPU), has set sail from the Baltic Shipyard. The unit is en route to its final destination – Pevek, Chukotka (in Russia’s Far East), where…
Have 10pc power from renewable energy; govt urged
Dhaka – Speakers at a discussion at Metropolitan Chamber on Wednesday urged the government to ensure specific policy, budgetary allocation and project approach to achieve the goal of generating 10 percent of electricity from the renewable energy by 2020.
PM Hasina calls for austerity in electricity consumption
Dhaka, Apr 12 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged all to practice austerity in using the electricity as consumers are getting it at a very lower price due to government subsidy in this sector.
Renewable energy can build prosperity in Pakistan: IRENA
IRENA assessment shows Pakistan’s abundant renewable resources can boost power generation and energy access Islamabad, 10 April — Pakistan can spur social and economic development with renewable energy while increasing energy security and improving energy access, according to a new…
‘Political outlook big factor in cross-border power trade’
Dhaka, Apr 5 – State Minister for Power Nasrul Hamid on Thursday said that political outlook is big a factor in cross border power trading and regional cooperation.
Bahrain’s labour force shrinks
Bahrain’s labour force shrank for the first time in five years in 2017 as the Gulf island kingdom tackled tough economic conditions. In comments carried by state-run Bahrain News Agency, minister of labour and social development Jameel bin Mohammed Ali…
Bahrain discovers largest oilfield since 1932
Bahrain said it had discovered the country’s largest oilfield in decades, located off the west coast of the kingdom, according to state news agency BNA. The new tight oil and deep gas resource is expected to contain many times the…
Saudi partners with Japan’s softbank for 200 gigawatt solar power
Saudi Arabia and Japan’s SoftBank will partner to develop a massive, multi-billion-dollar solar project in the kingdom that could generate 200 gigawatts by 2030, SoftBank said Wednesday.
Dhaka eyes 2000 megawatts power from renewables by 2020
Rafiqul Islam Azad Dhaka, March 16 – Bangladesh plans to generate 2,000-megawatt electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020 to ensure the future energy security of the county.
With Solar Alliance time is up for shift to green energy
Mostafa Kamal Majumder Environmentalist Sajid Kamal, son of eminent poet Begum Sufia Kamal, said about two decades ago – Bangladesh is a goldmine of solar energy. Before the present players started installing solar home systems in the country on a…
French president pokes at Trump for leaving Paris accord
New Delhi, Mar 11 (AP/UNB) – French President Emmanuel Macron took a jibe at President Donald Trump on Sunday for his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement.
Unlock new dynamics in renewable energy, BD President tells ISA
New Delhi, Mar 11 – President Abdul Hamid on Sunday said Bangladesh is ready to cooperate with all the International Solar Alliance (ISA) members countries in ensuring affordable, reliable, sustainable energy, and urged all to protect the environment for the…
IRENA-ISA to accelerate solar energy deployment
Joint Declaration by the International Renewable Energy Agency and International Solar Alliance pledges close cooperation to promote solar energy globally New Delhi, India, 11 March – On the occasion of the Founding Conference of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Sunday,…
Green details on how Power Africa changes Africa
Mohammad Zainal Abedin, NY New York – USAID Administrator Mark Green details how Power Africa brings about revolutionary changes in Africa. Addressing the three-day 4th Powering Africa Summit (PAS) held at Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington, D.C from February 28 to…
Natural gas prices in BD likely to be raised again
Dhaka,Mar 2-Bangladesh State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid hinted at a possible rise on Friday. Bangladesh regulators are gearing up for another round of gas price hike after revising it last year as the country is…