High Voltage Maintenance Training Online
Our customized live online or in‑person group training can be delivered to your staff at your location.
- Live Online
- 12 hours Instructor-led
- Group Training Available
With the latest discovery of coal fields in the country's northwestern part, the draft policy - first of its kind in the country - also suggests jacking up the coal-fired power generation for ensuring the energy security.
The policy, drafted by a team of local experts, recommends the immediate declaration of a coal zone in northern Bangladesh, saying it has the potential to become the "power house."
"In a bid to ensure energy security, coal should be developed as an alternative source of domestic energy for reducing the growing pressure on natural gas and reliance on imported oil for power generation," the daily quoted the draft policy as saying.
Energy experts say that many countries around the world generate electricity - ranging from 40 percent and 60 percent - using coal as the prime source.
The policy recommends Bangladesh go for coal production target of 10 million to 15 million tons a year and set the coal-fired generation target between 1,000 and 1,500 MW over the next decade.
It also recommends that the production target should be jacked up by 30 million tons per annum within a period of 20 years.
Related News
Energy freedom and solar’s strategy for the South
ATCO Electric agrees to $31 million penalty following regulator's investigation
27 giant parts from China to be transported to wind farm in Saskatchewan
IEA: Electricity investment surpasses oil and gas for the first time
Starting Texas Schools After Labor Day: Power Grid and Cost Benefits?
Overturning statewide vote, Maine court energizes Hydro-Quebec's bid to export power
Sign Up for Electricity Forum’s Newsletter
Stay informed with our FREE Newsletter — get the latest news, breakthrough technologies, and expert insights, delivered straight to your inbox.
Electricity Today T&D Magazine Subscribe for FREE
- Timely insights from industry experts
- Practical solutions T&D engineers
- Free access to every issue