The power plants– 12 furnace oil-based and the rest diesel-based—are being erected under both public and private initiatives. The Power Division is supervising the power plants projects, all expensive, on a fast-track basis with an aim to generate 2,468MW combined to help curb load-shedding from February to May. Only three out of 12 private sector power plant projects are in the fast-track mode to meet the deadline, according to the PDB official. Power generation to start in 6-9 monthsThe plants being established through deals under the Speedy Supply of Power and Energy (Special Provision) Act 2010 are basically rental power plants. Power plants location and capacityOf the five diesel-fired power plants, Bangla Trac will set up a 100 MW plant at Noapara of Jessore and 200 MW plant at Daudkandi of Comilla.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 03, 2018 19:30 UTC