05/14/2026 | Press release | Archived content
The U.S. Department of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic energy cooperation with the Energy and Mineral Resources Division of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
May 14, 2026WASHINGTON-U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the People's Republic of Bangladesh Honorable Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to advance strategic cooperation on energy resources, infrastructure development, and long-term energy security.
The agreement builds on President Trump's commitment to unleashing American energy dominance and strengthening global partnerships through affordable, reliable, and secure energy. The MOU is expected to facilitate millions of dollars in energy-related projects and investment opportunities across the energy value chain, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petroleum products, geothermal energy, and bioenergy.
"Thanks to President Trump's leadership, the United States is advancing strategic partnerships that expand American energy exports and strengthen global energy security," said Secretary Wright. "This agreement marks a historic development in the U.S.-Bangladesh relationship and reflects our shared commitment to unleashing affordable, reliable, and secure American energy to drive peace and prosperity at home and abroad."
The MOU establishes a framework for expanded cooperation between the United States and Bangladesh on energy infrastructure, fuel diversification, and supply chain sustainability. Through this partnership, both countries will advance opportunities to increase Bangladesh's imports of U.S. LNG, LPG, and other American energy products while supporting industrial development, cleaner cooking solutions, and long-term economic growth.
Through partnerships like this, the Trump Administration continues to position the United States as a global energy leader-leveraging America's abundant energy resources to support economic growth, strengthen allies and partners, and promote greater stability, opportunity, and peace and prosperity at home and abroad.
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