Companies at fault to face probe

Companies having gas connections without sanction of rules will come under investigation as a move is underway to find out the irregularities.
Against the backdrop of gas crunch that forced the government to go for rationing of the fuel, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy, Power and Mineral Resources Ministry yesterday asked the authorities concerned to submit a report against the companies at fault.
The report will have to be placed at the next meeting of the committee after investigation.
It was decided at the 12th meeting of the standing committee with its president Subid Ali Bhuiyan MP in the chair.
In a further step, the meeting directed taking necessary measures for completing tender process and ongoing work of different projects “as soon as possible”.
The lawmakers also made a recommendation for removing the difficulties regarding the contract with the Siemens Company as well as restructuring different boards under the Power Division.
The watchdog body also emphasised observing the production management of solar and wind power as well as LNG system in Kuwait, Qatar and India for gathering experience in these fields.
During the meeting, the committee members expressed their satisfaction over the road shows held in London, Singapore and New York aiming to attract investment.