Gas-production

The presence of US companies in Bangladesh’s energy sector is nothing new. However, their involvement appears to have gained a new dimension in recent times. From exploring and producing gas underground to searching for oil and gas beneath the seabed, importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), operating floating terminals and securing long-term energy supplies, US companies are becoming involved in almost every major segment of the country’s energy sector. The US multinational company Chevron...

After the Sylhet 10 well was drilled, a major pipeline was constructed and gas production began. However, just 10 months later, complications emerged. Water and sand started flowing from the well along with gas. At the same time, pressure in the well declined, forcing the authorities to suspend production. In response, an initiative has been taken to drill a new well named Sylhet 10X adjacent to the existing one. Officials hope that if successful, the combined reserves of Sylhet 10 and Sy...