Oil & gas · Bangladesh

Ghorashal (Regent) power station

Ghorashal (Regent) power station is a 114 MW oil- and gas-fired power station located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2014.

114 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2014Start year
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Overview

Technology: internal combustion; fuel: natural gas.

Ownership: Regent Energy & Power Ltd (parent company: Habib Group Ltd).

Why it matters

  • Gas-fired plants — especially combined-cycle units — provide flexible output that can ramp quickly to balance demand and variable renewables, so their availability is closely tied to gas supply and prices.

Units and phases

Unit / phaseCapacityStatusTechnologyStartRetired
1 114 MW Operating internal combustion 2014

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Ghorashal (Regent) power station?

Ghorashal (Regent) power station has a capacity of 114 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Ghorashal (Regent) power station?

Regent Energy & Power Ltd — parent company: Habib Group Ltd.

Where is Ghorashal (Regent) power station located?

It is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Approximate coordinates: 23.9707, 90.6414.

When did Ghorashal (Regent) power station start operating?

Start year: 2014. Current status: Operating.

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