Bangladesh Power Consumption

Ramping up clean energy will help Bangladesh reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels

Ramping up clean energy will help Bangladesh reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels

Bangladesh’s energy and power sectors continue to experience the pinch of its reliance on expensive and highly volatile imported liquefied natural gas (LNG), coal and oil. This is increasing the country’s fiscal burdens, eventually prompting the government to pass the cost to the consumers.

Cleaner energy could save Bangladesh from the cost of gas imports

New gas prices for power generation led to an additional US$0.083 per cubic metre. 

Bangladesh pivots to coal amidst renewables challenges

The market plans to increase coal-based power generation capacity. 

Rapid growth in power consumption seen in Bangladesh within 10 years

This is thanks to its booming garment industry, Fitch Solutions reported.