Kathpotti is a 52 MW oil-fired power plant in Bangladesh, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #16 of 26 oil plants in Bangladesh, Kathpotti's 52 MW represents 2.03% of the country's total oil capacity of 2,560 MW. The largest oil plant in Bangladesh is Bheramara GT (Unit-1 2 3) at 560 MW, making Kathpotti 10.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Horippur Power CCPP (946 MW, Gas), Ghorasal ST: Unit-3 (861 MW, Gas), and Meghnaghat CCPP (855 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Dhaka Division, approximately 40 km northeast of Dhaka.
11 years old
Bangladesh, Asia
- 37. largest of 57 plants in Bangladesh
- #12,924 worldwide by installed capacity
- #639 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.44% of the installed capacity of Bangladesh
11 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Bangladesh Power Development Board operates 26 plants totalling 4,941 MW
29 plants within 100 km, 7,616 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Bangladesh- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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