Bangladesh must tap into low-hanging fruit of rooftop solar
Despite challenges, the sector offers a lot of promises The Bangladesh government raised electricity tariffs yet again in February 2024, following several adjustments in 2023. The government also increased gas prices for selected categories. Consumers, including industries, are now bearing…
Bangladesh proactively eyeing greener routes in power to achieve emission targets
Strong emphasis being given to solar energy Setting up of fresh coal-fired plants banned More hydropower imports from Nepal planned Bangladesh, a key South Asian player in the steel manufacturing and ferrous scrap import space, is taking a proactive multi-pronged…
FLAT STEEL 2024
17 Oct, 2024 | Istanbul, Turkey
About the Conference Global steel demand fell for a consecutive year in 2023 and is projected to see only a small rebound in 2024 as economies continue to grapple with the Ukraine war impact, high inflation, high costs and monetary…
SUSTAINABLE MINING SUMMIT
13-14 June, 2024 | Mayfair Lagoon, Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
Rapid growth in population, need to improve living standards and focus on renewable energy transition has led to huge demand for mineral resources. Minerals are the basic building blocks for a sustainable world and mining industry plays a pivotal role…
Bridging the Energy Gap: Bangladesh’s Strategic Pivot to Imported Coal
Imported coal usage increasing at power plants Scarce natural gas supplies support imports Thermal coal imports may touch 19 mnt by 2026 Morning Brief: In the midst of its escalating energy demand, Bangladesh has witnessed a significant 44% y-o-y increase in…
Bangladesh: Ferrous scrap imports witness contrasting trends in CY’23 amid macroeconomic headwinds
Bangladesh has emerged as one of the top three importers of ferrous scrap in South Asia. Over the last three years (2021-2023), bulk scrap imports have grown from 60% to 67% of the country’s total imports. Overall bulk scrap imports…
Global tonnage down over 10% in ship recycling; Bangladesh remain on Top spot
Eased LC issues help Bangladesh secure vessels Prices of both containers, tankers fall y-o-y Indian prices may increase amid scant inventory Morning Brief: The global ship-breaking market remained in deep waters in 2023. Total tonnage sunk 13% to 2.8 million light…
Bangladesh: Steel demand to surge by CY’27; Infrastructure & Port projects to lead the way
Chattogram, Matarbari to ease congestion, boost scrap imports Mills eye production increase to feed additional demand Urbanisation, improved global scenario to support mills Morning Brief: Bangladesh, a key South Asian country, is set to see an increase in steel demand in…
Singapore International Ferrous Week 2024
2024 Event Calendar 6 May 2024 SGX COMMODITIES AWARDS AND COCKTAIL RECEPTION (By-invite-only) SIFW OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME DINNER 7 May 2024 SINGAPORE GREEN STEEL FORUM 8 May 2024 SINGAPORE IRON ORE FORUM 9 May 2024 SINGAPORE COKING COAL CONFERENCE…
Critical Materials Conference – Johannesburg 2024
Critical Materials Conference – Johannesburg 2024 Venue: @Sandton Hotel, Johannesburg Schedule: 09/09/2024 – 11/09/2024 Join Project Blue and key government, industry and finance stakeholders to discuss ferroalloy trends in South Africa’s mining heartland. Meet us in Johannesburg for an exciting programme and…
