Payra RLNG power station

Part of the Global Gas Plant Tracker, a Global Energy Monitor and Center for Media and Democracy project.

Payra LNG power station is a proposed 3,600-megawatt (MW) gas-fired power plant in Barisal Division, Bangladesh.

Location

The map below shows the approximate location of the proposed power station in Kalapara Upazila - Patuakhali District, Barisal Division, Bangladesh.

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Background

A deal between Bangladesh Power Division and Siemens to build the plant was signed in February, 2019.

Project Details

• Sponsor: North-West Power Generation Co
• Parent company: Bangladesh Power Division
• Location: Kalapara Upazila - Patuakhali District, Barisal Division, Bangladesh
• Coordinates: 21.9044, 90.1870 (approximate)
• Gross capacity (proposed): 3,600 MW
  • Combined-cycle units 1-3: 1,200 MW per unit (to start 2022-2023)