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The Ashuganj Power Station Company Limited (APSCL) is a state-owned power generation company in Bangladesh. It is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Ashuganj Thermal Power Station, which is one of the largest power plants in Bangladesh. The APSCL has a total installed capacity of 1,627 megawatts (MW). The APSCL was established in 2000 by the Government of Bangladesh. The company's headquarters are located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The APSCL has a workforce of over 2,000 employees. The APSCL's mission is to provide reliable and affordable electricity to the people of Bangladesh. The company's vision is to be a leading power generation company in Bangladesh. The APSCL's main objectives are to: Generate electricity in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner Provide reliable and affordable electricity to the people of Bangladesh Promote the use of renewable energy sources Enhance the company's operational efficiency Improve the company's financial performance The APSCL has a number of ongoing projects, including: The construction of a new 450 MW gas-fired power plant The rehabilitation of the existing power plants The development of new renewable energy projects The APSCL is committed to providing reliable and affordable electricity to the people of Bangladesh. The company is working to expand its generation capacity and improve its operational efficiency. The APSCL is also committed to promoting the use of renewable energy sources. PAYRA 1320 MW THERMAL POWER PLANT The Payra 1320 MW Thermal Power Plant is a coal-fired power plant located in Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali District in southern Bangladesh. It is a joint venture between the North-West Power Generation Company Bangladesh Limited (NWPGCL) and China National Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CMC). The plant consists of two units, each with a capacity of 660 MW. The cost was estimated initially around US$1.56 billion; the total project cost was US$2.48 billion. The plant has been built on an area of 397-hectare. The first unit came into commercial operation on the 15th May 2020 and the second unit on the 8th December 2020. Presently, it is the largest electricity generating unit of Bangladesh that is currently in operation. On the 21st March 2022, PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the power plant after it was fully completed. The plant uses ultra-supercritical technology, which is a more efficient and environmentally friendly way to generate electricity from coal. The plant is also equipped with a number of pollution control measures, including flue gas desulfurization and electrostatic precipitators. The Payra 1320 MW Thermal Power Plant is a major addition to Bangladesh's electricity generation capacity. The plant is expected to help to meet the country's growing demand for electricity and to reduce the country's reliance on imported oil. However, the plant has also been criticized for its environmental impact. The plant is located in a coastal area, and there are concerns that the plant could pollute the environment and contribute to climate change. Despite these concerns, the Payra 1320 MW Thermal Power Plant is a major step forward for Bangladesh's energy sector. The plant is expected to help to meet the country's growing demand for electricity and to reduce the country's reliance on imported oil. Download 5.21 Mb. Share with your friends:
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