Summit Bibiyana Power Company Limited
SPI Company: Summit Bibiyana Power Company Limited
Project Name: Bibiyana 341 MW Power Plant on Build, Own & Operate (BOO) basis
Type: Combined Cycle Gas Turbine
Technology: Heavy-duty 9FA gas turbine from General Electric USA
Fuel: Natural Gas
Installed Capacity: 352 MW
Address: Parkul, Afrujganj, Nabiganj, Dist: Habiganj-3203, Bangladesh
Commercial Operation Date: Simple Cycle : 06 June, 2015 | Combined Cycle : 28 December, 2015
Summit Bibiyana Power Company Limited (SBPCL) has implemented Bibiyana 341 MW Gas-fired Combined Cycle power plant, one of the largest IPP (Independent Power Producer) projects in Bangladesh, at Parkul village, Nabiganj Thana in Hobiganj District, Sylhet, approximately 180 km northeast of Dhaka. Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have provided USD 210 million financing to the project company.
This project consists of one (1) GE 9 FA Gas Turbine Generator, one (1) Heat Recovery Steam Generator and one (1) Steam Turbine Generator
The water requirement of the project is met from the river Kushiyara. River water intake system supply water for cooling system, auxiliary cooling circuit as well as other power plant needs such as service and fire-fighting water. The water drainage system comprises domestic sewage treatment system, industrial waste water treatment system and storm water drainage system. The waste water is treated to meet applicable environmental guidelines.
Power generated at 400 kV is evacuated through 230 kV and 400 kV overhead transmission line. Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) is responsible for operation and maintenance of 400 kV and 230 kV transmission system.
The project meets all environmental and social guidelines adopted by IFC, World Bank Group, ADB, and the Department of Environment (DOE) of Bangladesh.
The project has achieved Simple Cycle Commercial Operation Date on the 06 June 2015, and Combined Cycle Operation Date on the 28th December 2015.