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35242-013: Gas Transmission and Development Project
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The objectives are to: (i) improve the governance of the gas sector through its restructuring and increased private sector participation by developing an enabling regulatory framework; (ii) ensure the long-term financial viability of the sector by reducing technical and non-technical system losses and improving management of sector entities; and (iii) increase the pace of economic development in less-developed regions of the country by expanding the sustainable use and supply of natural gas. The... Read More
| Country |
Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 35242-013 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan Grant |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Approved |
| Approval Numbers |
Loan No. 2189 Loan No. 2188 Grant No. 0019 |
| Approval Date | 27 Oct 2005 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 230,000 |
| Geographical Location | Western Part of Bangladesh |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Energy / Pipelines |
| Thematic Classification | Economic growth |
| Gender Mainstreaming Categories | No gender elements |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B Resettlement: A Indigenous People: C |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Md. Saidur Rahman
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Energy Division, SARD
Executing Agencies
Bangladesh Gas Fields Company Ltd.
Mr. Nurul Islam
Sylhet Gas Fields Limited
Mr. Shamsul Haque
Gas Transmission Company Ltd.
Mr. Md. Aminur Rahman
Pashchimanchal Gas Company Ltd.
Mr. Abdus Sattar
Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Minerals Corp (Petrobangla)
Mr. Mollah Md. Robiul Hossain
PDS Creation Date
29 Nov 2006
Last PDS Update
22 Apr 2013