Kumargaon Power Plant (10 MW)

Reliable Power Through Natural Gas

Desh Cambridge Kumargaon Power Company Limited is a subsidiary of Desh Energy Limited and operates a 10 MW natural gas-fired power plant in Kumargaon, Sylhet.

The facility utilizes 6 Caterpillar G3520C generator sets, each rated at 1950 ekW, operating at 1500 RPM, 50 Hz, and 11 kV for continuous service.

Developed under a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Bangladesh Power Development Board, the plant supplies electricity to BPDB’s 33 kV Grid Sub-station in Sylhet.

The plant also operates under a 15-year Gas Supply Agreement with Jalalabad Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited.

A Natural Gas Power Facility in Sylhet

Located in Kumargaon, Sylhet, the power plant operates under Desh Cambridge Kumargaon Power Company Limited, a subsidiary of Desh Energy Limited.
With a total generating capacity of 11.70 MW, the facility combines proven generator technology, dependable infrastructure, and natural gas-based generation to support electricity supply in Sylhet.

Built for Continuous Generation

The Kumargaon Power Plant utilizes 6 brand-new Caterpillar G3520C natural gas-fired generator sets, each rated at 1950 ekW. The units operate at 1500 RPM, 50 Hz, and 11 kV, providing continuous power generation with a total generating capacity of 11.70 MW.

Technical Specifications

Generator Type: Caterpillar G3520C
Number of Units: 6
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Rated Capacity: 1950 ekW per unit
Plant Factor: 0.80 Lagging
Operating Speed: 1500 RPM
Frequency: 50 Hz
Voltage: 11 kV
Total Generating Capacity: 11.70 MW

Connecting Power to the Grid

Electricity generated at the Kumargaon Power Plant is supplied to the Bangladesh Power Development Board grid.
The plant connects with BPDB’s 33 kV grid substation in Sylhet, supporting electricity delivery through the regional power network

Inside Kumargaon Power

Explore the infrastructure, generator technology, and operational environment behind Desh Energy’s natural gas-based power generation in Sylhet. From Caterpillar generator sets and control systems to electrical infrastructure and gas supply systems, the facility reflects the technical foundation required for dependable generation.

Generating Power, Supporting Sylhet

The Kumargaon Power Plant represents an important part of Desh Energy’s power generation portfolio in Bangladesh. Through its long-term PPA with BPDB and Gas Supply Agreement with Jalalabad Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited, the project supports reliable power generation in Sylhet.