据世界天然气网站10月23日消息 沙特国际电力和水务公司(ACWA Power)与孟加拉国电力发展委员会(BPDB)签署了一份谅解备忘录,计划在孟加拉国建设一座液化天然气发电厂和终端。
ACWA Power周二表示,其目标是开发3600兆瓦燃气独立发电厂,总投资约25亿美元。
该项目将包括预期的发电厂和再气化终端,预计额外投资5亿美元。在可行性研究完成后,工厂可能位于Moheshkhali或其他位置。
据该公司称,签署协议还将标志着其最大的天然气发电开发和首次进军孟加拉国电力市场。ACWA Power还将首次与沙特阿美就此类项目展开合作。
首席投资官Rajit Nanda补充道:“由于有巨大的增长机会,我们希望通过在孟加拉国的业务拓展在该地区的立足点。”
吴恒磊 编译自 世界天然气
原文如下:
ACWA Power commits to 3.6 GW LNG-based power plant in Bangladesh
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) for an LNG-based power plant and terminal in Bangladesh.
ACWA Power said The project will consist of the intended power plants as well as a regasification terminal with an expected additional investment of $500 million. The plant will potentially be located in Moheshkhali, or an alternate location, upon completion of the feasibility study.
According to the company, the signing will also mark its largest gas-to-power development and its initial foray into the Bangladesh power market. ACWA Power will also work with Saudi Aramco for the first time Chief investment officer Rajit Nanda added: “With vast growth opportunities available, we are keen to extend our foothold in the region through our presence in Bangladesh.“