Govt to buy LNG from spot market
The decision was made at a meeting of cabinet committee on economic affairs.
The government has decided to buy LNG (liquefied natural gas) from spot market in a bid to tackle increasing demand and system loss.
The decision was made on Wednesday at a meeting of cabinet committee on economic affairs at the secretariat.
However, existing contract-based procedure for buying LNG will remain in place, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal told reporters at a briefing.
Meanwhile, Saif Powertec Ltd will continue to handle operations at the Port of Chittagong for the next the six years for Tk 303 crore.
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase made the decision at a separate meeting the same day.
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