LNG unloading resumes, pressure normalizes: Amit

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit today (25 September) said the gas pressure is become normal by this afternoon, as unloading of liquefied natural gas (LNG) resumed at 7:18am.

“LNG cargoes have resumed gas transfer to the two floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) in the Bay of Bengal after temporary disruption yesterday (24 September) due to adverse weather,” he said replying to a question.

After a meeting of the District Hospital Health Management Committee at Jashore Circuit House the state minister also said that the gas supply is expected to help normalize the gas pressure soon.

Highlighting the ongoing development activities in the health sector in Jashore, he said residents of Jashore would be provided with full-fledged coronary care unit (CCU) services within the stipulated timeframe.

He said the government is working to ensure exclusive healthcare services including heart diseases, so that patients do not force to travel to Dhaka or other districts for treatment.
The state minister said the government would also work to provide advanced healthcare services in remote and disadvantaged areas within the next few months.

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ashek Hasan chaired the meeting, while reserved seat lawmaker Sabira Nazmul, General Hospital Superintendent Dr Md Hossain Shafayat, Civil Surgeon Dr Md Masud Rana and senior officials concerned attended.

The state minister also said the government would take initiatives to readjust fuel prices after declining energy prices in the global market.

“If global energy prices remain stable or come down, we will try to readjust fuel prices in the country as soon as possible to provide relief to people,” he said.