The government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is preparing a 10-year energy master plan to address Bangladesh’s gas and power crisis over the long term. Rahman first publicly outlined the plan at a rally in Banshkhali, Chattogram, on August 9, and the proposal is expected to be presented to the national parliament. The stated aim is to reduce import dependence and set a defined framework for power generation, management and supply.

According to the article, partial repairs at an LNG terminal operated by Excelerate Energy have enabled 300 million cubic feet of gas to enter the national grid. Supply reached 460 million cubic feet from Saturday morning, with repairs expected to finish by August 19. Once completed, Excelerate and Summit LNG are expected to supply a combined 1,100 million cubic feet to the grid.

Short-term measures cited include maximizing coal-fired generation, pursuing a 10,000-megawatt solar target and installing solar panels on major government buildings. Fuel allocations for government officials have been cut by 30 percent. The article also says work is under way to improve Bapex technical capacity through international cooperation and connect gas from Bhola and other fields to the national grid.