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Bogura 113 MW (Confidence) HFO Power Plant (Unit 2)

  • Jun 23
  • 3 min read

Updated: Jun 25

Current Status: Operation


Bogura 113 MW Furnace Oil Power Plant (Unit-II), also known as Confidence Bogura-2 Power Plant, is a reciprocating engine-based power plant situated at Ranirhat in Birgram of Kharna Union under Shajahanpur Upazila in Bogura District of Bangladesh (Location: 24.7688, 89.3471). It is sponsored by Confidence Power Bogura Unit 2 Limited (CPBIIL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of Confidence Group, as a private Independent Power Producer (IPP) for 15 years. CPBIIL declared its Commercial Operation Date (COD) on 30 March 2019 and, as per schedule, the power plant will retire on 29 March 2034.


Capacity

The power plant's installed (gross) and derated (net) capacity is 118.5 MW and 113 MW respectively.


Context

Confidence Power Bogura Unit-2 Ltd, a subsidiary of Confidence Group, is a 113 MW heavy fuel oil (HFO)-fired reciprocating engine power plant situated on 14.5 acres of land owned by Confidence Power Bogura Limited (CPBL) in Birgram, Bogura, Bangladesh. The plant's construction was undertaken by Confidence Infrastructure Limited (CIL), another subsidiary of Confidence Group, under a BDT 197.5 crore Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract.


The power plant completed in November 2019, it plays a crucial role in the Bangladesh power grid, contributing to the country's growing demand for electricity. The plant's six MAN engines, procured from MAN Energy Solutions Ltd. in Germany, are renowned for their turbocharger technology, which enhances efficiency and reliability. These high-performance engines, coupled with two MAN turbines and specially customised six High Pressure Boilers, enable the plant to generate a substantial amount of electricity  (CPHLBD, 2025). 


Sponsor

Confidence Power Bogura Unit 2 Limited (CPBIIL) is a 113 MW heavy fuel oil (HFO) power plant in Birgram, Bogura, Bangladesh.The Confidence Power Bogra Ltd has informed Dhaka Stock Exchange two days ago that the Board of Directors has agreed with the decision taken in the Board of Directors of Confidence Power Holdings Ltd, an associate of Confidence Cement Ltd, having 41 per cent stake in its equity capital, that upon successful testing and commissioning the Confidence Power Bogra Ltd, a 99 per cent subsidiary of Confidence Power Holdings Ltd (CN,2019 ). . As a part of the Private Sector, CPHL works hand-in-hand with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to inject the technology and resources required to fulfill this proposal. (CPHL,2026).


Financiers

Confidence Power Bogura Unit-2 power plant project is in Bogura, Bangladesh. It was financially underpinned by a comprehensive arrangement involving multiple stakeholders. The major financier for this initiative was Confidence Power Holdings Limited (CPHL), a subsidiary of Confidence Group. CPHL, as the parent company, played a pivotal role in overseeing and facilitating the funding required for the project. Additionally, it's worth noting that the Confidence Group has affiliations with Confidence Cement Ltd., which, according to official disclosures, holds a 41% stake in Confidence Power Holdings. This intricate financial structure demonstrates the interconnected nature of the Confidence Group's business entities, leveraging resources across subsidiaries to support large-scale ventures such as the establishment of a significant power plant (FE, 2019). 


Contractors

The construction of the HFO-powered power plant in Bogura was executed by Confidence Infrastructure Limited (CIL), another subsidiary of Confidence Group. CIL undertook the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract valued at BDT 197.5 crore.  Engines have been taken from German, China and Indian company. This indicates global involvement of the project (FE, 2019). 


Environment

According to Section 12 of the Bangladesh Environment Protection Act 1995, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is obligatory for any industry (MOLJPA, 1995). Polluting industries, such as power plants, must undergo an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and EIA as directed in the Environmental Conservation Rules 1997  (MOEFCC, 1997).  However, no EIA report was found for this power plant. According to the environmental conservation rule 2023 the project falls in the “Red” indicating it as a potential harmful project for the environment (MOEFCC 2023).


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