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Bogra GBB is a 42 MW gas-fired power plant in Bangladesh, commissioned in 2009. Ranked #20 of 27 gas plants in Bangladesh, it contributes 0.48% of the country's total gas capacity of 8,767 MW. The largest gas plant in Bangladesh is Ashuganj (Aggreko) at 1,649 MW, making Bogra GBB 39 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Santahar Peaking (50 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Bogura District, approximately 200 km northwest of Dhaka.

Capacity
42 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Bogra Gas Company Limited
Location
24.8408°, 89.3506°

Bangladesh, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 44. largest of 57 plants in Bangladesh
  • #14,928 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,853 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.35% of the installed capacity of Bangladesh
Age & fleet comparison

17 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Bogra Gas Company Limited operates 1 plants totalling 42 MW

Regional density

11 plants within 100 km, 1,950 MW combined

Nearest plant: Santahar Peaking (37.3 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 24.840800, 89.350600
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
81.1 Kt
166 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.38 Mt
Over 17 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2039
13 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
17.6K
cars per year
10.8K
homes per year
3.7M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Bangladesh
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

BangladeshEnergy Profile

57
Total Plants
11.8 GW
Total Capacity
GasOilCoalHydro
Top Fuels

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