New Delhi: Adani Power on Sunday said it has started supplying power to Bangladesh from its Godda plant in Jharkhand. Adani Power Limited (APL), a part of the diversified Adani Group, has commissioned the first 800 MW ultra-super-critical thermal power generation unit at Godda in Jharkhand. The plant has become operational with a supply of 748 MW of power to Bangladesh, the company said in a statement.
The power supplied from Godda will significantly improve the situation in the neighboring country as it will replace expensive power generated from liquid fuels, thereby reducing the average cost of power purchased. ,Also read: FD interest rates for senior citizens 2023: These banks are offering over 9%,
The Godda Power Plant is a strategic asset in the long-standing India-Bangladesh relationship, SB Khaylia, CEO of Adani Power, said in the statement. ,Also Read: Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Your Girl Child Will Get Rs 65 Lakh Returns – Check Calculator Here,
It is the first power plant in the country with 100% Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD), SCR and zero water discharge from day one of its operations.
In November 2017, the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with Adani Power Jharkhand Limited (APJL), a wholly owned subsidiary of APL, to buy 1,496 MW of net capacity from the 2X800 MW ultra-supercritical power project. ppa) executed. in Godda.
Its second 800 MW unit is expected to be commissioned soon.
Bangladesh has the largest liquid fuel based power generation plant in the Indian subcontinent region. Heavy fuel oil (HFO) based plants have an installed capacity of about 6,329 MW and high-speed diesel (HSD) based plants have an installed capacity of about 1,290 MW, taking the total to over 7,600 MW.
Although currently, Bangladesh has long-term PPA ties with three other imported coal-fired generators, the Godda plant’s overall tariff is competitive compared to peers.