Power project priorities
Sharier Khan's write-up on the issue (August 13) discusses the order in which the Meghnaghat-3 and Sirajganj 450MW power plant proposals as well as the new Bibiyana 450MW proposal is being handled by the IFC and ADB for approval. It seems that the lenders are more in favour of processing the Bibiyana proposal first, as gas is readily available for it.
Currently, gas supplies are rather dicey, given the leaks in the gas line in the Karotoa river bed. Apart from this, there is overall gas shortage in the country. In contrast, there is gas readily available for the Bibiyana proposal from the installed Gas Processing Plant near it. With gas supply available, naturally the Bibiyana proposal deserves priority regarding transmission infrastructure to the proposed plant; it should also be included with the package.
Since ensured gas supply is the top priority, there seems to be nothing wrong in going for the Bibiyana proposal. After all, a bird in hand is worth two in the bush!
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