The US envoy discussed energy cooperation with Bangladesh

United States (US) Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen has discussed expanding energy cooperation with leading American energy companies, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s growing energy and infrastructure needs.

The envoy met Javier La Rosa, president of Chevron, to discuss ongoing cooperation in Bangladesh’s energy sector, the US Embassy in Dhaka said today.

According to the embassy, Chevron currently supplies nearly 60 percent of Bangladesh’s natural gas, helping power homes, industries and economic activities across the country.

The US ambassador also held talks with Steven Kobos, president and chief executive officer of Excelerate Energy, on addressing Bangladesh’s rising energy demand through American innovation and expanded LNG and energy infrastructure.

The discussions centred on ensuring cleaner and more reliable energy supplies for households and businesses, the embassy added.

Recently, the envoy led a delegation of 25 Bangladeshi business leaders to the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C.

Meanwhile, Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch recently visited Bangladesh and held meetings with government officials, business leaders, companies and labour organisations.

During the meetings, both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations through implementation of the US-Bangladesh reciprocal trade agreement aimed at improving market access, removing investment barriers and expanding commercial opportunities.