Bangladesh launches offshore oil and gas tender for foreign investment

Summary

Bangladesh seeks foreign investment for offshore oil and gas exploration to boost domestic gas supply and reduce LNG imports. The initiative targets 26 offshore blocks in the Bay of Bengal with new production sharing contracts offering more favorable terms to international companies.

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