Power Grid Bangladesh Explained

Power Grid Bangladesh PLC abbreviated as Power Grid is the sole organization of Government of Bangladesh entrusted with transmission of power throughout the country.[1] It is a government owned Public Limited Company which is listed at the Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchange. It was previously known as Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd and was abbreviated as PGCB.

Brief Introduction

Power Grid Bangladesh PLC
Abbreviation:Power Grid
Formerly:Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd.
Formation:1996
Type:Government owned Public Limited Company.
Headquarters:Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region Served:Bangladesh
Language:Bengali, English
Leader Title:Managing Director
Leader Name:Engr. A.K.M. Gause Mohiuddin Ahmed
Num Staff:3387
Website:Power Grid Bangladesh

Power Grid has been enlarging electricity transmission network system Since the establishment in 1996. The main purpose of the company is to ensure effective management of national power grid of Bangladesh. To achieve this purpose, Power Grid has been devising required plan, conducting primary feasibility study, doing research, preparation of Substation & transmission Line design and constructing transmission lines and Grid Sub-station. In addition, Power Grid is doing operation and maintenance of transmission line, grid sub-station & National load dispatch center (NLDC). It also owns a strong internal communication network facilities consist of optical fiber. Presently, Power Grid has 400 kV, 230 kV and 132 kV transmission lines across the country. In addition, Power Grid has 400/230 kV grid substations, 400/132 kV grid substations, 230/132 kV grid substations, 230/33 kV grid substations and 132/33 kV grid substation. Besides, Power Grid has been connected with India through a 1000 MW 400 kV HVDC Back to Back station (equipped with two blocks). To implement “Vision 2041” in the light of Master Plan of the government in power sector, Power Grid is gradually building strong national grid network.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Vision & Mission

Vision: Economic upliftment of the country by reaching electricity to all through reliable transmission.

Mission: Efficient and effective management of national power grid for reliable and quality transmission of electricity throughout the country.[6]

Power Grid at a Glance

Corporate Office
Grid Bhaban, Avenue-3, Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar, Badda, Dhaka-1212
Year of Incorporation1996
Turnover (2021-2022)Tk. 2,433.12 Crore.
Net Profit before tax (2021-2022)Tk. 135.25 Crore.
Manpower as on 30 June 20223387
[7]

Transmission Infrastructure Information

Transmission Line Length

Voltage LevelCircuit Length
400kV1,972 km
230 KV4,236 km
132 KV8464 km

Substation Owned by Power Grid

Substation CategoryQuantity in Nos
400 KV HVDC Station01
400/230 KV Substation05
400/132 KV Substation04
230/132 KV Substation28
230/33 KV Substation01
132/33 KV Substation126
Dispatch Capacity at 33kV level: 30,744 MW (Including all organizations)[8]

Function of Power Grid

The main operating function of Power Grid Bangladesh is wheeling of energy from power stations owned by BPDB, Government Generation Companies, IPP & Adani-Power-India etc. to Distribution entities utilizing transmission network. Power Grid gets its energy wheeling charge from its clients(distribution entities) at the rate fixed by Bangladesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC).[9] Power Grid also gets a huge revenue by giving rent its reliable optical fiber to ISP.

Customers of Power Grid

All the distribution Company of Bangladesh are the customer of Power Grid. They take power mostly at 33 KV Voltage level. Some of them take power at 132 KV Voltage level. The name of these company are BPDB, all PBS, NESCO, WZPDCL, DESCO & DPDC. In addition, Some industries like BSRM, KSRM etc. take power from Power Grid directly at 132KV & 230 KV Voltage level.[10]

Certification

Power Grid Bangladesh is an Organization holding certificate of latest version ISO 9001:2015 of International Standard of Quality Management. Moreover, It has achieved internationally recognized standard BS ISO 45001:2018 related to professional security management in workplace.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PGCB Introduction at Power Division website of Bangladesh .
  2. Web site: Power Division-PGCB . 2016-10-03 . en-US.
  3. News: Siemens bags Rs 217 crore order from Power Grid company of Bangladesh - The Economic Times. The Economic Times . 2016-10-03.
  4. Web site: Power System - Banglapedia. en.banglapedia.org. 2016-10-03.
  5. Web site: Power Development Board - Banglapedia. en.banglapedia.org. 2016-10-03.
  6. Web site: Vision & Mission .
  7. Web site: PGCB at a Glance .
  8. Web site: পাওয়ার গ্রিড কোম্পানি অব বাংলাদেশ লিঃ .
  9. Web site: Function of PGCB .
  10. Web site: Power System of Bangladesh .