The Bangladesh government is set to invite international tenders for oil and gas exploration onshore, following a similar initiative in offshore areas. Senior officials from the Energy Division and Petrobangla confirmed that the process has been finalized. The move aims to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic energy production as part of the government’s broader energy security policy.
Officials noted that no major exploration initiatives had been undertaken in the past two decades, leaving the energy sector increasingly reliant on imports. Experts criticized the previous Awami League government for halting exploration and depending heavily on costly LNG imports, which strained the national budget. Current gas demand exceeds 380 crore cubic feet per day, while supply remains around 265 crore cubic feet, creating a daily shortfall of 115 crore cubic feet.
Energy State Minister Anindya Islam Amit said the government expects strong international participation in the new bidding round and plans to strengthen the state-owned Bapex. He added that the initiative seeks to ensure long-term energy security and reduce import dependency.
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