Gazprom makes fresh push for Bhola gas
The Daily Star (National) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
Russia’s state-linked energy giant Gazprom is back with a renewed push to pursue gas exploration and infrastructure projects in Bhola, asking Bangladesh to move forward with proposals it submitted over the past several years.
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- The proposals include drilling five wells, conducting a 3D seismic survey across Bhola, Char Fasson and Hatiya, constructing a pipeline to carry gas from Bhola to Barishal, and setting up a small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility.
- Gazprom subsequently submitted another proposal in March 2025, offering to undertake drilling work at five wells: Shahbazpur North East-1, Bhola North-3, Bhola North-4, Shahbazpur-5 and Shahbazpur-7.
- In its latest non-paper, the company referred to the gas potential of Bhola, saying nine existing wells in the area could produce around 200 million cubic feet of gas per day.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | November 3 | “According to an invitation letter dated November 3, the delegation will include Nikita Belous, head of international cooperation and business development, and Alexey Belebezyev, country director of Gazprom International.” |
Date | May 11 | “In a note verbale dated May 11, the Russian Embassy in Dhaka referred to meetings between Russian Ambassador Alexander Khozin and Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on March 30, as well as Foreign Affairs Minister Khalilur Rahman on May 2.” |
Date | June 2 | “The foreign ministry subsequently forwarded them to the Energy Division on June 2.” |
Figure | 11.7 million | “In October that year, the company expressed interest in setting up a small-scale LNG facility in Bhola, initially proposing a pilot plant with a capacity of up to 11.7 million cubic feet per day.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
(systems theory) An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.
Synonyms: underbuilding
“Russia’s state-linked energy giant Gazprom is back with a renewed push to pursue gas exploration and infrastructure projects in Bhola, asking Bangladesh to move forward with proposals it submitted over the past several years.”
To lead, or guide; to escort.
Synonyms: belead, direct, lead, manage
“The proposals include drilling five wells, conducting a 3D seismic survey across Bhola, Char Fasson and Hatiya, constructing a pipeline to carry gas from Bhola to Barishal, and setting up a small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility.”
Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance
Synonyms: overture, proffer, tender
“Russia’s state-linked energy giant Gazprom is back with a renewed push to pursue gas exploration and infrastructure projects in Bhola, asking Bangladesh to move forward with proposals it submitted over the past several years.”
To enter or put forward for approval, consideration, marking etc.
“Russia’s state-linked energy giant Gazprom is back with a renewed push to pursue gas exploration and infrastructure projects in Bhola, asking Bangladesh to move forward with proposals it submitted over the past several years.”
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IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Russia’s state-linked energy giant Gazprom is back with a renewed push to pursue gas exploration and infrastructure projects in Bhola, asking Bangladesh to move forward with proposals it submitted over the past several years.
The proposals include drilling five wells, conducting a 3D seismic survey across Bhola, Char Fasson and Hatiya, constructing a pipeline to carry gas from Bhola to Barishal, and setting up a small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility.
The renewed approach comes when some of the company’s earlier proposals have been overtaken by developments in the government’s procurement process, while others remain unresolved.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The proposals include drilling five wells, conducting a _____D seismic survey across Bhola, Char Fasson and Hatiya, constructing a pipeline to carry gas from Bhola to Barishal, and setting up a small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Russia’s state-linked energy giant Gazprom is back with a renewed _____ to pursue gas exploration and infrastructure projects in Bhola, asking Bangladesh to move forward with proposals it submitted over the past several years.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The renewed approach comes when some of the company’s earlier proposals have been overtaken by developments in the government’s procurement process, while others remain unresolved.
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