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Bangladesh revises gas policy to improve service amid rising demand
Such industrial units can transfer gas load allocated under the captive power category to the industrial category within the same premises and ownership. But gas load from the industrial power category cannot be transferred to captive use.
Bangladesh’s power, energy and mineral resources division has simplified the industrial gas distribution system, allowing factories within the same premises and ownership to transfer unused gas load with approval from the relevant gas company.
The aim is to improve service amid rising demand.
Industrial units can rearrange or replace gas equipment keeping the approved hourly load unchanged.
Industrial units can rearrange or replace gas equipment keeping the approved hourly load unchanged, according to a circular by the division.
Commissioning work must be carried out by contractors enlisted with the relevant gas company, while no permission from the gas distribution company will be required, the circular noted.
The aim is to improve service amid rising demand.
Textile mills lauded the move, saying the reforms would enhance productivity, reduce cost and streamline operations, particularly for energy-intensive textile and garment sectors, according to domestic media reports.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)