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The Bangladesh government has adopted a master plan to develop Maheshkhali sub-district through three industrial zones: An energy hub with 13 gigawatts of LNG and coal power plants, a deep-sea port with container and multipurpose terminals, and a special economic zone.
One of the world’s largest rail operators plans to deploy the zero-emission train on commuter routes near Tokyo as Japan explores alternatives to diesel on non-electrified lines.
The country has bet on reaching 22.5 GW of LNG by 2030, but unbankable contracts and policy gaps have stalled its plans four years to the deadline.
The deal with a Renova-supported project backs the utility’s renewables push as Japan seeks more domestic clean energy.
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