Chandpur Power Plant (200 MW)

Power Built for Bangladesh

Desh Energy Chandpur Power Company Limited is a subsidiary of Desh Energy Limited and operates a 200 MW HFO-fired power plant in Gunrajdi, Chandpur.

The facility is equipped with 12 Wärtsilä 18V50 generator sets, each rated at 18.415 MW, and is designed for continuous power generation at 500 RPM, 50 Hz, and 11 kV.

Developed under a 15-year Independent Power Plant agreement with the Bangladesh Power Development Board, the plant supplies electricity to BPDB’s 11/33 kV grid serving Ramganj and Chowmuhani.

As one of Desh Energy’s major power generation projects, the Chandpur plant represents the company’s large-scale generation capability and its continued contribution to Bangladesh’s electricity infrastructure.

A Major Power Generation Facility in Chandpur

Desh Energy Chandpur Power Company Limited is a subsidiary of Desh Energy Limited, established to operate a major HFO-based power generation facility in Gunrajdi, Chandpur.
With a total generating capacity of 200 MW, the plant combines proven technology, large-scale infrastructure, and dependable operations to contribute to Bangladesh’s power sector.

Built for Continuous Generation

The Chandpur Power Plant utilizes 12 brand-new Wärtsilä 18V50 HFO-fired generator sets, each rated at 18.415 MW. The units operate at 500 RPM, 50 Hz, and 11 kV, delivering continuous power generation with a combined plant capacity of 200 MW.

Technical Specifications

Generator Type: Wärtsilä 18V50
Number of Units: 12
Fuel Type: Heavy Fuel Oil
Rated Capacity: 18.415 MW per unit
Plant Factor: 0.80 Lagging
Operating Speed: 500 RPM
Frequency: 50 Hz
Voltage: 11 kV
Total Generating Capacity: 200 MW

Connecting Power to the Grid

Electricity generated at the Chandpur Power Plant is supplied to the Bangladesh Power Development Board grid. The plant connects with BPDB’s 11/33 kV grid infrastructure serving Ramganj and Chowmuhani, supporting the delivery of electricity through Bangladesh’s national power network.

Inside Chandpur Power

Explore the infrastructure, technology, and engineering environment behind one of Desh Energy’s major power generation facilities.

From generator halls and Wärtsilä engines to control systems and electrical infrastructure, every part of the Chandpur facility reflects the scale and complexity of modern power generation

Generating Power, Supporting Progress

Desh Energy Chandpur Power Company Limited represents a major part of Desh Energy’s contribution to Bangladesh’s electricity sector.

Through large-scale generation capacity and long-term power infrastructure, the Chandpur project continues to support the country’s growing energy requirements and economic development.