বাংলাBangladesh highlighted its growing energy demand, offshore resource potential and investment opportunities at the World Energies Summit in London. The country also invited international oil and gas companies to participate in the Bangladesh Offshore Bidding Round 2026.
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit addressed the strategic stage of the summit on September 29. He highlighted the government’s efforts to increase exploration and production of domestic gas and energy resources to meet rising demand.
The Bangladesh Offshore Bidding Round 2026 has opened 26 offshore blocks to international companies. The package includes 11 shallow-water blocks and 15 deep-water blocks, according to Bangladesh’s Energy and Mineral Resources Division.
The summit presentation highlighted Bangladesh’s offshore energy potential, the availability of modern seismic data and the commercial terms included in the Bangladesh Offshore Model Production Sharing Contract 2026.
Investment Bangladesh Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun also presented the country’s investment environment, macroeconomic conditions and policy initiatives aimed at international investors.
The Bangladeshi delegation encouraged international energy companies to review the country’s geological and seismic data and engage directly with the government and Petrobangla regarding the ongoing bidding round.
The 2026 offshore bidding round was launched in May and covers 26 blocks. The revised production-sharing framework includes updated commercial provisions intended to attract international oil and gas exploration companies.
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