Nord Stream, Bangladesh's power blackout and emergency measures: What to know about the global energy crisis this week

Oct 4, 2022

Energy crisis: The malfunctioning of Bangladesh’s power grid led to blackouts across 75-80 percent of the country. Image: REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

Roberto Bocca

Head of Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum

Stefan Ellerbeck

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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Investigations are underway into what caused several gas leaks in two underwater pipelines in the Baltic Sea. Image: Reuters

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