Petrobangla plans to drill 100 new and old wells between 2025-2028 to boost domestic gas production. Another project aims to drill 48 wells, enhancing gas production by 618mmcfd. Despite a demand of 4,000mmcfd, current supply is only 2,700mmcfd, resulting in a shortfall of 1,300mmcfd. Gas demand is projected to rise to 6,655mmcfd by 2029-30. Petrobangla aims to bridge this gap by prioritizing domestic gas production. Additionally, plans are underway to initiate offshore bidding for gas exploration. However, the decline in domestic gas production continues amid depleting reserves. Despite global LNG price declines, Bangladesh faces a dollar shortage challenge. Last fiscal year, energy imports cost $13-15 billion, with projections of $18 billion for the current year. The spot market LNG price was $9 per MMBtu, down from $18 last year. Rising LNG import costs highlight the urgency to bolster domestic gas production.
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