Thermal capacity accounted for 50.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,608GW. This is expected to contribute 35.2% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,040GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.57% is in Bangladesh. Listed below are the five largest upcoming thermal power plants by capacity in Bangladesh, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.
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1. Payra R-LNG Combined Cycle Power Plant
The Payra R-LNG Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 3,600MW thermal power project located in Barisal, Bangladesh. It is being developed by Siemens Energy; North West Power Generation; China National Machinery Import & Export; BP. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2027. The project is owned by Siemens Energy; North West Power Generation; China National Machinery Import & Export; BP. Buy the profile here.
2. Payra Coal Fired Power Plant
Payra Coal Fired Power Plant is a 2,640MW thermal power project in Barisal, Bangladesh. Bangladesh-China Power Co is developing this project. The project is currently in partially active stage. It is owned by North West Power Generation; China National Machinery Import & Export. Buy the profile here.
3. Patuakhali Power Station
The 2,640MW Patuakhali Power Station is located in Barisal, Bangladesh. It is owned by Rural Power; Norinco International Thatta Power (PVT.). The thermal project is currently in under construction stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2024. RPCL-NORINCO Intl Power is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Matarbari Coal Fired Power Plant
The Matarbari Coal Fired Power Plant is a 2,400MW thermal power project. It is planned in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2024. Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Phulbari Coal Fired Power Plant II
The 2,000MW thermal project, Phulbari Coal Fired Power Plant II is expected to get commissioned by 2027. It is being developed by Power Construction Corporation of China; GCM Resources. The project is currently in permitting stage. Power Construction Corporation of China; GCM Resources is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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