Bangladesh : SASEC Second Bangladesh–India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project
The Asian Development Bank is working with Bangladesh and India to increase the ability of the two countries to trade electricity. The project is allowing Bangladesh to better meet sharply rising power demand while assisting India in exporting excess electricity. This includes upgrading the power transmission capacity of the existing grid interconnection between the two countries from 500 megawatts to 1,000 megawatts.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Jung, Choon Sik
South Asia Department
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Country/Economy
Bangladesh -
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Sector
- Energy
| Project Name | SASEC Second Bangladesh–India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project | ||||||||
| Project Number | 44192-016 | ||||||||
| Country / Economy | Bangladesh |
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| Project Status | Closed | ||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Partnerships |
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| Sector / Subsector | Energy / Electricity transmission and distribution |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | No gender elements | ||||||||
| Description | The Second Bangladesh India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project, as part of the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Program, will help upgrade the power transmission capacity of the existing grid interconnection between Bangladesh and India from 500 megawatts to 1,000 megawatts. The power grid of western Bangladesh at Bheramara and the power grid of eastern India at Baharampur were first successfully interconnected in 2013 through the first Bangladesh India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project. | ||||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Throughout South Asia, there are power surpluses and shortfalls. Connecting electricity transmission systems allow countries in the region with surplus power to export it to others in need. Interconnected networks also increase the operational efficiency and reliability of existing national grids, and encourage the development of new renewable power resources. This is taking place with hydropower in India, Bhutan, and Nepal, which is being traded among those countries. In Bangladesh, the country's fast-growing economy has soaring energy needs but domestic natural gas supplies cannot keep up with demand, resulting in an increasing dependence on oil and diesel-based plants. Neighboring India is rapidly scaling up its power generating capacity, including from renewable sources like solar, and some regions have surplus energy. In a broader context, strengthening of the power connections between the two countries is a step toward developing a South Asian regional electricity grid that will increase the efficiency of how power is generated and supplied. | ||||||||
| Impact | Availability and sustainability of power supply in Bangladesh increased by 2021 (Perspective Plan of Bangladesh,2012) | ||||||||
| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Increased capacity for cross-border power trade between Bangladesh and India |
| Progress Toward Outcome | Project implementation is concluding. The Project was inaugurated in September 2018. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | 1. Bahrampur- Bheramara power transmission link enhanced 2. Capacity of PGCB on technical, project management, regulatory, trading and financial matters improved. |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Contracts for 500MW HVDC Back-to-Back station and 230kV Transmission Line were signed with successful contractors in June 2016 and May 2016, respectively and construction activities are in progress. Projects are expected to be commissioned in 2018. Tendering for supply of 500 MW of power completed. Power flows have commenced in September 2018. |
| Geographical Location | Bheramara HVDC Back-to-back Station |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | Due diligence carried out at PPTA stage. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | Due diligence carried out at PPTA stage. |
| Indigenous Peoples | No indigenous people are expected to be affected. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | Stakeholders were consulted during project design |
| During Project Implementation | Stakeholders will be consulted during project implementation. |
| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | The proposed two consulting services are pending due to shortage of remaining amounts in the ADB loan amounts committed to the 2 investment components. The objectives proposed under the consulting assignment will be pursued by PGCB with own funds or funds from other development partners. |
| Procurement | Contracts for 500MW HVDC Back-to-Back station and 230kV Transmission Line were signed with successful contractors in June 2016 and May 2016, respectively and construction activities are in progress. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Jung, Choon Sik |
| Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Energy Division, SARD |
| Executing Agencies |
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Ltd. (PGCB) Mr. Mohammed Salim [email protected];_WEBSITE:WWW.PGCB.ORG PGCB Head Office A/2 Jahurul Islam Avenue Aftabnagar, Badda, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 17 Feb 2015 |
| Fact Finding | 17 Apr 2015 to 24 Apr 2015 |
| MRM | 24 Jul 2015 |
| Approval | 29 Sep 2015 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 01 Oct 2019 |
Loan 3298-BAN
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 29 Sep 2015 | 19 Nov 2015 | 08 Jan 2016 | 31 Dec 2018 | 30 Jun 2019 | 19 May 2020 |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 98.22 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 35.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 35.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
| Counterpart | 63.22 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 35.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
Loan 3299-BAN
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 29 Sep 2015 | 19 Nov 2015 | 08 Jan 2016 | 31 Dec 2018 | 30 Jun 2019 | 19 May 2020 |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 85.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 85.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 86.26 | 0.00 | 100% |
| Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 86.26 | 0.00 | 100% |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Bangladesh: SASEC Second Bangladesh–India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project | Validations of Project Completion Reports | Feb 2022 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| BAN: Second SASEC Bangladesh-India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project | Advance Notice | Archived |
Contracts Awarded
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Second SASEC Bangladesh-India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Aug 2015 |