Tag: Energy Security

7 news articles tagged with "Energy Security"

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 01, 2026

PM Tarique Rahman Pledges Dedicated Industrial FSRU and 14-Day Business Approvals

PM Tarique Rahman has pledged a dedicated FSRU for industrial gas supply, 14-day business approvals, 24/7 customs at Chattogram Port, and e-visas for investors. The announcements came at a meeting with business leaders targeting $100 billion exports by 2030.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 01, 2026

Bangladesh LNG Spot Prices Surge 34 Percent as Long-Term Suppliers Suspend Cargoes

Bangladesh's LNG struggle has deepened as long-term suppliers suspend cargoes and spot prices surge 34%. Petrobangla paid $22.35/MMBTu for spot LNG, compared to $11-12/MMBTu from contracted suppliers. Only 2 of 5 spot tender attempts succeeded.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 30, 2026

Gas Crisis Halves Bangladesh Textile Output as BGMEA, BKMEA and BTMA Seek Urgent Action

Bangladesh's textile millers report production cut nearly in half as acute gas crisis grips the industry following an LNG terminal shutdown. BGMEA, BKMEA, and BTMA leaders have met PM Tarique Rahman seeking urgent action, with the crisis expected to continue until August 8.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 29, 2026

Bangladesh Secures 13-Year LNG Import Deal with US Firm Gunvor Worth Tk 715 Billion

Bangladesh has approved a 13-year LNG import deal with US-based Gunvor USA LLC worth approximately Tk 714.95 billion. The deal will supply 78 cargoes of LNG from 2026 to 2039 under a government-to-government framework to meet the country's growing energy demand.

Policy & Regulation Aug 01, 2026

Petrobangla Denies Gas Price Hike Plans Amid Public Speculation and Energy Crisis

Petrobangla has denied plans to increase gas prices, issuing a public notice urging people not to be misled by speculative reports. The clarification comes amid the ongoing gas crisis and rising LNG spot prices.

Logistics & Shipping Jul 27, 2026

Red Sea Shipping Slows After Houthi Attack on Saudi Aramco Facilities

Houthi attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu have slowed Red Sea shipping, with only 11 vessels passing through Bab el-Mandeb on Sunday. Crude cargo prices jumped to two-month highs. Strait of Hormuz traffic also remained low despite US-Iran strike pause.

Logistics & Shipping Jul 27, 2026

Oil Prices Sink as US-Iran Pause Fuels Fresh Hormuz Hopes, Brent Drops Below $90

Oil prices tumbled Monday as a US-Iran strike pause boosted hopes for Hormuz reopening. Brent crude dropped below $90/barrel after shedding 7%. Bangladesh stands to benefit from reduced energy import costs and stabilising Middle East shipping.

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