Bhola power plant awaits formal opening

Although the Shabajpur 225 megawatt (MW) gas-based power plant has been supplying electricity to the national grid since September last year, it still awaits formal inauguration by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The construction of the power plant started on July 13, 2013 and completed in July, 2015. Bangladesh Power Development Board and a Shanghai power company have jointly built the plant.
In the meantime, a power distribution substation was constructed in Kashipur of Barisal for distribution of the power to the National grid from Shabajpur plant.
Jahidul Hasan, executive engineer of the power plant, said they expect Prime Minister Sheaikh Hasina to inaugurate the plant shortly.

Bhola power plant awaits formal opening

Although the Shabajpur 225 megawatt (MW) gas-based power plant has been supplying electricity to the national grid since September last year, it still awaits formal inauguration by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The construction of the power plant started on July 13, 2013 and completed in July, 2015. Bangladesh Power Development Board and a Shanghai power company have jointly built the plant. In the meantime, a power distribution substation was constructed in Kashipur of Barisal for distribution of the power to the National grid from Shabajpur plant. Jahidul Hasan, executive engineer of the power plant, said they expect Prime Minister Sheaikh Hasina to inaugurate the plant shortly.