Bangladesh Government gives nod to Reliance Power�s LNG-based plant

Bangladesh Government has given its in-principle approval to Anil Ambani-led Reliance Power�s first phase of the 3,000 MW LNG-based power plant at Meghnaghat in Narayanganj district. This approval has paved the way for the largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh with a potential investment of over 8,700 crore rupees (1.3 billion dollars). Key facts In the first phase, a 750 MW LNG-based power plant will be set up along with the FSRU (floating storage and regassification unit) terminal at Maheshkhali Island in Cox�s Bazar district of Bangladesh. FSRU-based LNG terminal will supply re-gasified LNG for the power project and additional RLNG to PetroBangla. Advertisement The first phase of the LNG-based power plant will be commissioned in 2018-19 and shall help to meet Bangladesh�s rising demand for electricity. For this project, Reliance Power will install equipment procured from international equipment suppliers including General Electric (GE) and other global suppliers.