The government has announced plans to expand biogas projects across all upazilas within a month, aiming to harness the potential of biogas as an alternative energy source amid the ongoing energy crisis. State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aminul Haque confirmed the initiative on Thursday (November 13).

Response in Parliament

The state minister was responding to a question from a lawmaker who inquired whether the government had any plan to establish biogas plants to address the household gas crisis.

In his reply, the state minister said the government is prioritizing the use of biogas as an alternative energy source in the context of the ongoing crisis. He stated that a plan has been taken to expand biogas projects to all upazilas across the country.

Potential of Biogas

Analysts view this initiative as a significant step in the country's energy sector. They believe biogas produced from household, agricultural, and livestock waste could meet a portion of the nation's energy demand.

The state minister noted that the current government is emphasizing renewable energy as part of diversifying the energy sector. In continuation of this, necessary steps are being taken to expand biogas projects.

Next Steps

While the announcement sets a timeline of one month for beginning the expansion work across all upazilas, detailed information regarding the scope, cost, and implementation strategy has not yet been disclosed. Sources indicate that local government institutions and private entrepreneurs may be involved in implementing the projects.