Khulna PDB power plant units
Khulna PDB power station has two power plant units, one having 110MW capacity and the other one having a capacity of 60MW both fired by HFO. Though old they are supposed to generate altogether about 140mw power. But the reality is that these two power station units are constantly remaining out of generation in the name of maintenance or overhauling or due to this reason or that. On the other hand, the nearby rental power company has been producing 40MW of rental power by diesel in Khulna since 2008 under a three-year rental contract. The cost of this rental power is high. With this costly power what are we actually doing? It is simply mixed up with the low cost power generated from the other fuel sources, dispatched and consumed in a fashion business as usual. What specific purpose is being served with this costly power? This is nothing but luxury in the name of supplying electricity. Though the Khulna PDB power plant units remain out of operation but expenditures are regularly being incurred against purchase of spares, service etc. etc. making it a double loss. We could avoid purchasing high cost rental power if Khulna PDB power plant units could be made operative, thus saving a huge amount of money and supplying more power. The business of rental power plant is ensured while Khulna PDB power plant units are shut.
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