Overview
Ullapara (Summit) is an 11 MW gas-fired power plant in Bangladesh, operated by Summit Corporation Limited. It contributes to the country's natural gas-based power generation capacity.
Ullapara (Summit) is a gas-fired power plant located in Ullapara, Bangladesh, with a capacity of 11 MW. The plant is owned and operated by Summit Corporation Limited, a prominent energy company in the region. As a gas power plant, it plays a role in Bangladesh's electricity grid, which relies heavily on natural gas for power generation. The plant operates using natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice in Bangladesh due to domestic gas reserves. With a capacity of 11 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for gas power plants. The facility is operational and contributes to the local power supply, though specific technical details such as turbine type or efficiency are not publicly available. Bangladesh's power sector is regulated by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) and follows national environmental standards. The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2 emissions compared to coal, but still contributes to local air quality considerations. Its location in a rural area may reduce direct population exposure to emissions.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired operation produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants, aligning with Bangladesh's focus on cleaner energy. However, its small capacity (11 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint. The facility is situated in a rural area, reducing immediate impacts on densely populated zones. Bangladesh's regulatory framework includes the Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act, which sets emission standards for power plants.
Frequently asked questions
Ullapara (Summit) is located in Ullapara, Bangladesh, at coordinates 24.307100 N, 89.551200 E.
The plant has a capacity of 11 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas-fired power facility.
The plant is owned by Summit Corporation Limited, a Bangladeshi energy company.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is a common fuel source in Bangladesh due to domestic gas reserves.
Gas power plants in Bangladesh must comply with the Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act and standards set by the Department of Environment, including emission limits for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulate matter.