Bangladesh is growing too fast. That’s why the need for electricity
is increasing day by day. To meet this demand we have launched
several big power projects in the country and are still going
on to make power supply more reliable for every home, industry, and
business. In this blog post, we will discuss the
latest power projects in Bangladesh.
The whole scenario of energy in Bangladesh has changed over time as
the emerging projects include
nuclear power plants to advanced coal-based and LNG-powered
stations. As these projects are getting help from countries like Russia,
India, China, and Japan, Bangladesh is going
toward energy independence.
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detail of the power sector.
Bangladesh's first nuclear power project is the
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP)
in Rooppur, Pabna. It was established under an intergovernmental
agreement between Russia and Bangladesh. RNPP will generate
2400 MW of electricity, which will power millions of
households and industries across the country. The initial design
will use the VVER-1200 reactor technology, which shall be
considered safe and efficient for the country. The RNPP represents a
giant leap in Bangladesh's march toward sustainable energy
development.
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
Below is a summary of the key details.
Feature
Details
Location
Rooppur, Pabna, Bangladesh
Capacity
2,400 MW (2 units of 1,200 MW)
Technology
VVER-1200 Reactor
Partner Country
Russia
Construction Start
2017
Expected Completion
2025
Benefits
Clean energy, reduced power cuts
Rampal Power Station
Rampal Power Station, also known as
Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant, constitutes a coal-based power station in Bangladesh. A joint
venture by Bangladesh and India, this
power station's capacity will be 1320 MW. It is built with
safety measures and has an advanced mechanism to transfer air and
water pollution. This power station will give stable electricity to
households, industries, and businesses. It is also looking at a
reduction in power deficiency, and economic growth, and creating so
many other jobs in the region.
Rampal Power Station
Here are the key details.
Feature
Details
Location
Rampal, Bagerhat, Bangladesh
Capacity
1,320 MW (2 units of 660 MW)
Technology
Ultra-supercritical
Partner Country
India
Construction Start
2016
Expected Completion
2024
Environmental Measures
Advanced pollution control systems
Payra 1320 MW Thermal Power Plant
The
Payra 1320 MW Thermal Power Plant
is probably the largest coal-fired thermal power project in
Bangladesh. This plant was developed through a tri-joint venture
between Bangladesh-China Power Company Limited (BCPCL) and
contractors from both Bangladesh and China. It plays an important
role in fulfilling the increasing electricity demand in Bangladesh,
reducing electricity shortages, and increasing the development of
industries.
Payra Thermal Power Plant
Here are the key details of the Payra Power Plant:
Feature
Details
Location
Kalapara, Patuakhali, Bangladesh
Capacity
1,320 MW (2 units of 660 MW)
Technology
Ultra-supercritical
Partner Country
China
Construction Start
2016
Completion
2022
Environmental Measures
Air and water pollution control
Matarbari Coal-Fired Power Plant
The
Matarbari Coal-Fired Power Plant
is one of the largest energy projects in Bangladesh. This project is
intended to meet the stable electricity supply to the country and
reduce the power shortage. It adopts
ultra-supercritical technology, which is more
efficient and
produces lower emissions than the older coal plants. Japan is
the main partner in this project as a source of funding and
technical assistance through the Japan International Cooperation
Agency (JICA).
Matarbari Power Plant
Below are the key details of the Matarbari Power Plant:
Feature
Details
Location
Matarbari, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Capacity
1,200 MW (2 units of 600 MW)
Technology
Ultra-supercritical
Partner Country
Japan
Construction Start
2017
Completion
2024
Environmental Measures
Advanced pollution controls
Phulbari Coal Fired Power Plant II
The proposed
Phulbari Coal-Fired Power Plant II
is located at Phulbari in the District of Dinajpur. It has a
capacity of producing 2,000 megawatts (MW) of energy and is
intended to be the largest coal-based power project. The project is
still in its preliminary stage. It has been delayed due to various
environmental and social issues related to the project. Critics
criticize the project for general local issues and environmental
impacts.
Phulbari Power Plant
Here are the key details of the project:
Feature
Details
Location
Phulbari, Dinajpur, Bangladesh
Capacity
2,000 MW
Technology
Advanced coal-fired technology
Coal Source
Phulbari coal field
Current Status
Planning stage
Environmental Measures
To include pollution control systems
Key Challenges
Environmental and social concerns
Rupsha 800-Megawatt Combined Cycle Power Plant Project
The
Rupsha Combined Cycle Power Plant, with a capacity of 800 Megawatts, is a
LNG-based power project in Bangladesh. The power
plant will produce 800 megawatts of electricity. Construction began
in 2018, and it is expected to be operational by 2025. The
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is the flagship financer of this
project. The project also has the construction of a floating LNG
terminal to ensure an uninterrupted supply of fuel.
Rupsha Combined Cycle Power Plant
Here are the key details of the Rupsha Power Plant:
Feature
Details
Location
Khulna, Bangladesh
Capacity
800 MW
Technology
Combined cycle
Fuel Source
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Construction Start
2018
Expected Completion
2025
Environmental Measures
Emission reduction technologies
Final remark
Power projects like - Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Rampal Power
Station, and Payra Thermal Power Plant play crucial roles in meeting
the increasing electricity demand. All these
projects are striving to achieve an electricity supply that
meets the huge demand within the country. A stable flow of energy
will not only
stabilize the economy but also create more jobs.
As one of the leading
power generation companies in Bangladesh,
AB Power Engineering Ltd. informed of all changes in the power
industry. For businesses seeking reliable power supply and
for interested people wanting information on how such projects would
affect their communities, we will guide you every step of the
way.
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