Siddhirganj Power Plant (100 MW)

Strengthening Siddhirganj’s Energy Infrastructure

Desh Energy Limited operated a 100 MW diesel-fired power plant at Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, developed to support electricity generation for the Bangladesh Power Development Board.

The facility utilized 96 Caterpillar G3512B diesel generator sets, each rated at 1200 ekW, operating at 1500 RPM, 50 Hz, and 600V for continuous service.

The project was developed under a Power Purchase Agreement with BPDB and supplied electricity to BPDB’s 132 kV Grid Sub-station at Siddhirganj.

The Siddhirganj project formed an important part of Desh Energy’s power generation portfolio before completion of its contract on 11 April 2021.

A Major Power Generation Facility in Siddhirganj

Located in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, the power plant was developed as a large-scale diesel-based generation facility for supplying electricity to BPDB.
With a total generating capacity of 100.32 MW, the project combined multiple generator units, dependable infrastructure, and continuous operations to support Bangladesh’s power sector.

Built for Continuous Generation

The Siddhirganj Power Plant utilized 96 Caterpillar G3512B diesel generator sets, each rated at 1200 ekW. The units operated at 1500 RPM, 50 Hz, and 600V, providing continuous power generation with a total generating capacity of 100.32 MW.

Technical Specifications

Generator Type: Caterpillar G3512B
Number of Units: 96
Fuel Type: Diesel
Rated Capacity: 1200 ekW per unit
Plant Factor: 0.80 Lagging
Operating Speed: 1500 RPM
Frequency: 50 Hz
Voltage: 600V
Total Generating Capacity: 100.32 MW

Connecting Power to the Grid

Electricity generated at the Siddhirganj Power Plant was supplied to the Bangladesh Power Development Board grid.
The plant is connected to BPDB’s 132 kV grid substation at Siddhirganj, supporting electricity delivery through Bangladesh’s national power network.

Inside Siddhirganj Power

Explore the infrastructure, generator technology, and operational environment behind Desh Energy’s 100 MW Siddhirganj Power Plant. From Caterpillar generator sets and control systems to electrical and grid infrastructure, the facility reflected the scale and technical requirements of large-capacity diesel power generation.

A Completed Chapter in Power Generation

The Siddhirganj Power Plant represents an important completed project in Desh Energy’s power generation journey. Following its Power Purchase Agreement and subsequent extension, the project concluded its contract on 11 April 2021 after contributing electricity to the BPDB grid.