Summit Power (Madhabdi+Ashulia) is an 80 MW gas power plant in Bangladesh, operated by Summit Corporation Limited. It was commissioned in 2015 and contributes to the country's energy supply. Ranked #19 of 27 gas plants in Bangladesh, this plant's capacity represents 0.91% of Bangladesh's total gas capacity of 8,767 MW. The largest gas plant in Bangladesh is Ashuganj (Aggreko) at 1,649 MW, making Summit Power 20.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Baghabari GT 1 (223 MW, Gas), Kodda Gajipur (149 MW, Oil), and Tongi GT (105 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Dhaka Division, approximately 30 km northeast of Dhaka city.
16 years old
Bangladesh, Asia
Location
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
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