DHAKA : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought
increased investment from US-based global energy company Chevron in exploring
new gas fields alongside existing ones to strengthen Bangladesh’s energy
security and meet its growing energy demand, reports BSS.
A high-level Chevron delegation, led by Javier La Rosa,
President of Base Assets and Emerging Countries (BAEC), paid a courtesy call on
the Prime Minister at his office at the Bangladesh Secretariat.
Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Shadhin
said the meeting focused on Chevron’s investment in the country’s energy
sector, particularly increasing investment in existing and ageing gas fields
and exploring new gas fields.
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Finance and Planning Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, State Minister for Power and Energy Aninda Islam Amit, Chevron Bangladesh President and Managing Director Shu Xiong and senior officials were present.
