Textile mill owners in Bangladesh hit by scarcity of gas

Category: General

Country: Bangladesh

Region: Asia

By Apparel Resources News-Desk
31st October 2023
2 mins read

Primary textile mill operators are urging for a reliable gas supply in their facilities, as approximately 40 per cent of their production capacity remains underutilised due to the current low gas pressure.

This issue has been compounded by a nearly 100 per cent increase in gas prices in February of this year.

The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) held a meeting recently with its standing committee on power, energy, and utility to discuss concerns regarding gas and power supply in textile mills.

During the meeting, mill owners presented five recommendations to the Government. One of these proposals involves the development of an energy policy and the redirection of gas from dormant power plants and quick rental power units to textile mills.

Additionally, it was suggested that the Government explore the possibility of diverting gas from fertilizer factories to supply textile mills, considering the government’s ability to import fertilizer.

Other recommendations included rationing gas from CNG stations for textile mills and devising strategies for optimising gas usage from Bhola.

The mill owners plan to hold a press conference soon to emphasise the textile sector’s significance in the economy and will share their recommendations during meetings with the Energy Secretary and the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.

They also intend to meet with the Prime Minister, along with representatives from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Courtesy: Apparelresources.com