Bangladesh is interested in working with Saudi Arabia to build an LNG terminal in the country and provide long-term LNG supply. Besides, there is an opportunity to work on a second oil refinery and renewable energy, said Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan, Advisor to the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources.
He said this at the inauguration ceremony of the Energy and Mineral Resources Department’s app ‘True Pages’ at the Bidyut Bhaban in the capital on Thursday afternoon.
According to the information, this new app will play a role in digital transformation. The app will track the location of employees, monitor how long they are in the office or out. The app will also be useful for holidays or any official program outside. This will ensure transparency and accountability— it was informed at the ceremony.
Saudi Arabia-based company SDM will provide this assistance free of charge. The Saudi Embassy's Charge d'Affaires Abdul Aziz Fahad M. Al Ibrahim and CEO of Technical Support SDM Saudi Arabia Selwa Abdullah F. Alhazzaa were present as special guests at the event.
The energy advisor said, "We have a different feeling towards Saudi Arabia because it is the holy Qibla. We are working together in many areas. There are many more areas. Bangladesh is importing LNG from it and Oman in the long term. There is an opportunity to work with Saudi Arabia here."
Fawzul Kabir Khan also said, “Bangladesh is going to build a second fuel oil refinery. Its capacity will be 3 million tons (per year). A land-based LNG terminal with a capacity of 1 thousand million cubic feet per day will be established. In addition, there is an opportunity to invest in the renewable energy sector.”
Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque
