Bangladesh has approved the next phase of power-startup testing at Rooppur's first nuclear reactor, with trial electricity supply expected as early as November if commissioning proceeds successfully.
Another nuclear fuel shipment reached Bangladesh’s Rooppur plant on October 21 as fuel deliveries and commissioning preparations continue for its two reactor units.
Bangladesh has opened discussions with QatarEnergy on a possible new long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement as disruptions to Qatari exports expose the risks of relying heavily on a single supplier and shipping route.
