| Author | Rahman, Mohammed Habibur |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. SM-91-17 |
| Subject(s) | Gas, Natural--Bangladesh
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| Note | A Research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration, School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-91-17 |
| Abstract | The exploration activities since the beginning of this
century marked the commencement of Natural Gas Industry of
Bangladesh. However natural gas was discovered first in 1955 and
its commercial use began in 1960 with the commissioning of
Chhatak Cement Factory. All subsequent major developments took
place during the post liberation period (1972). With the passage
of time 16 more gas fields were discovered, gas reserve kept on
increasing (23. 78 tcf) and the rate of consumption greatly
increased (435 MMCFD) with diversification in consumption
pattern.
The Natural Gas Industry involves exploration, production,
distribution and utilization of gas. Each of these involve
application of technology and capital investment, human resource
development, appropriate policy direction at national level and
above all an effective management. This research study focuses on
the utilization pattern of natural gas in Bangladesh.
The aim of the research study is to identify sectors for
increased utilization of natural gas resources of Bangladesh.
Logically this necessitates identification of problems, issues
facing the industry and the characteristics of the industry.
Impact of trends of natural gas use worldwide and the role of
governments in the promotion and encouragement of the industry's growth has been given due consideration.
Although the approach adopted in this study is primarily
qualitative in nature it has been substantiated whereever
possible, with quantitative statistical data available from
secondary sources and with interviews made with selected parties
involved in the natural gas industry in Bangladesh, Europe and
Thailand.
It is hopped that findings and conclusions made in the
research study would be useful to the parties engaged in the
development of the natural gas industry of Bangladesh. Specially it will be useful to the Government of Bangladesh as a guideline
in formulating future policies aimed at achieving increased
utilization of natural gas. |
| Year | 1991 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-91-17 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Chairperson(s) | Sharif, Nawaz; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Khin Bo;Soegaard, Ragnar; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Japanese Government; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1991 |