A snapshot of coal-fired power generation in Bangladesh: A demand–supply outlook

Despite the numerous exemplary efforts taking place to develop sustainable systems of power generation globally, coal will remain an essential and significant part of Bangladeshʼs energy generation. The Government of Bangladesh needs to provide a more reliable and transparent power market for citize...

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Main Authors: Islam, A., Ahmed, M.T., Mondal, M.A.H., Awual, Rabiul, Monir, M.U., Islam, K.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: WILEY 2021
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88597
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author Islam, A.
Ahmed, M.T.
Mondal, M.A.H.
Awual, Rabiul
Monir, M.U.
Islam, K.
author_facet Islam, A.
Ahmed, M.T.
Mondal, M.A.H.
Awual, Rabiul
Monir, M.U.
Islam, K.
author_sort Islam, A.
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description Despite the numerous exemplary efforts taking place to develop sustainable systems of power generation globally, coal will remain an essential and significant part of Bangladeshʼs energy generation. The Government of Bangladesh needs to provide a more reliable and transparent power market for citizens to meet Bangladeshʼs rising energy demand. Consequently, various coal-based mega projects were undertaken by the Bangladesh government to ensure an affordable and reliable power supply. Half of the targeted electricity was designated to be produced from imported coal. Hence, the development strategy or the reformation of policy in the energy sector may contribute to the current shortcomings in policy approach including inadequate energy infrastructure, regulation and co-ordination issues. This review focuses on the increasing demand for coal, supply issues, socio-environmental requirements and significant coal import to encourage realistic advancement of the energy sector in Bangladesh. Moreover, forecasting the requirement of coal for mega power projects from 2021 to 2041 was highlighted. The water resource supply for coal-based power plants and approaches for reducing CO2 and other emissions were also addressed. Finally, initiatives for fulfilling Sustainable Development Goals in the Bangladesh energy sector were also discussed in this review.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-885972022-06-14T06:54:14Z A snapshot of coal-fired power generation in Bangladesh: A demand–supply outlook Islam, A. Ahmed, M.T. Mondal, M.A.H. Awual, Rabiul Monir, M.U. Islam, K. Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies Environmental Sciences & Ecology coal&#8208 fired electricity emission reduction energy policy mega project sustainability EFFICIENT BIODIESEL PRODUCTION JATROPHA-CURCAS OIL CONJUGATE MATERIAL ENERGY IMPACT TRANSESTERIFICATION EMISSIONS REMOVAL PLANTS FUTURE Despite the numerous exemplary efforts taking place to develop sustainable systems of power generation globally, coal will remain an essential and significant part of Bangladeshʼs energy generation. The Government of Bangladesh needs to provide a more reliable and transparent power market for citizens to meet Bangladeshʼs rising energy demand. Consequently, various coal-based mega projects were undertaken by the Bangladesh government to ensure an affordable and reliable power supply. Half of the targeted electricity was designated to be produced from imported coal. Hence, the development strategy or the reformation of policy in the energy sector may contribute to the current shortcomings in policy approach including inadequate energy infrastructure, regulation and co-ordination issues. This review focuses on the increasing demand for coal, supply issues, socio-environmental requirements and significant coal import to encourage realistic advancement of the energy sector in Bangladesh. Moreover, forecasting the requirement of coal for mega power projects from 2021 to 2041 was highlighted. The water resource supply for coal-based power plants and approaches for reducing CO2 and other emissions were also addressed. Finally, initiatives for fulfilling Sustainable Development Goals in the Bangladesh energy sector were also discussed in this review. 2021 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88597 10.1111/1477-8947.12221 English WILEY restricted
spellingShingle Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Studies
Environmental Sciences & Ecology
coal&#8208
fired electricity
emission reduction
energy policy
mega project
sustainability
EFFICIENT BIODIESEL PRODUCTION
JATROPHA-CURCAS OIL
CONJUGATE MATERIAL
ENERGY
IMPACT
TRANSESTERIFICATION
EMISSIONS
REMOVAL
PLANTS
FUTURE
Islam, A.
Ahmed, M.T.
Mondal, M.A.H.
Awual, Rabiul
Monir, M.U.
Islam, K.
A snapshot of coal-fired power generation in Bangladesh: A demand–supply outlook
title A snapshot of coal-fired power generation in Bangladesh: A demand–supply outlook
title_full A snapshot of coal-fired power generation in Bangladesh: A demand–supply outlook
title_fullStr A snapshot of coal-fired power generation in Bangladesh: A demand–supply outlook
title_full_unstemmed A snapshot of coal-fired power generation in Bangladesh: A demand–supply outlook
title_short A snapshot of coal-fired power generation in Bangladesh: A demand–supply outlook
title_sort snapshot of coal-fired power generation in bangladesh: a demand–supply outlook
topic Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Studies
Environmental Sciences & Ecology
coal&#8208
fired electricity
emission reduction
energy policy
mega project
sustainability
EFFICIENT BIODIESEL PRODUCTION
JATROPHA-CURCAS OIL
CONJUGATE MATERIAL
ENERGY
IMPACT
TRANSESTERIFICATION
EMISSIONS
REMOVAL
PLANTS
FUTURE
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88597