Chevron Bangladesh MD discusses energy security with PM

Chevron has a long-standing partnership with Bangladesh over energy security and is committed to working with the people and government to support the journey to Vision 2041, said Eric M Walker, president and country manager of Chevron Bangladesh, on Tuesday. 

He made these comments on meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a programme in Washington DC on May 2, said a press release.

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The programme, styled "US-Bangladesh Economic Cooperation: Shared Vision for Smart Growth", was jointly organised by the US Chamber of Commerce and US-Bangladesh Business Council.

"As the leading American investor in Bangladesh, we were honoured to meet with the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to discuss our role in the country's energy future," said Walker.

Chevron Bangladesh operates three gas fields in Bangladesh, accounting for over 50 per cent of the domestic natural gas demand and over 80 per cent of the domestic condensate production. Over 97 per cent of its workforce are Bangladeshi nationals.

The company has made over $3.6 billion in foreign direct investment in Bangladesh, with over $550 million in contracts awarded to local suppliers and contractors in the last 12 years.