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Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB) 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.
Brief Introduction[edit]
| Abbreviation | PGCB |
|---|---|
| Type | Government owned Public Limited Company. |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali, English |
Parent organization | Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) |
Staff | 3387 |
| Website | Power Grid Company of Bangladesh |
PGCB 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, PGCB 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, PGCB 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, PGCB has 400 kV, 230 kV and 132 kV transmission lines across the country. In addition, PGCB 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, PGCB 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, PGCB is gradually building strong national grid network.[2][3][4][5]
Vision & Mission[edit]
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]
PGCB at a Glance[edit]
| Corporate Office | PGCB Bhaban, Avenue-3, Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar, Badda, Dhaka-1212 |
| Year of Incorporation | 1996 |
| Turnover (2021-2022) | Tk. 2,433.12 Crore. |
| Net Profit before tax (2021-2022) | Tk. 135.25 Crore. |
| Manpower as on 30 June 2022 | 3387 |
Transmission Infrastructure Information[edit]
Transmission Line Length[edit]
| Voltage Level | Circuit Length |
|---|---|
| 400kV | 1,972 km |
| 230 KV | 4,236 km |
| 132 KV | 8464 km |
Substation Owned by PGCB[edit]
| Substation Category | Quantity in Nos |
|---|---|
| 400 KV HVDC Station | 01 |
| 400/230 KV Substation | 05 |
| 400/132 KV Substation | 04 |
| 230/132 KV Substation | 28 |
| 230/33 KV Substation | 01 |
| 132/33 KV Substation | 126 |
Dispatch Capacity at 33kV level: 30,744 MW (Including all organizations)[8]
Function of PGCB[edit]
The main operating function of PGCB is wheeling of energy from power stations owned by BPDB, Government Generation Companies, IPP & Adani-Power-India etc. to Distribution entities utilizing transmission network. PGCB gets its energy wheeling charge from its clients(distribution entities) at the rate fixed by Bangladesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC).[9] PGCB also gets a huge revenue by giving rent its reliable optical fiber to ISP.
Customers of PGCB[edit]
All the distribution Company of Bangladesh are the customer of PGCB. 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 PGCB directly at 132KV & 230 KV Voltage level.[10]
Certification[edit]
PGCB is an Organization holding certificate of latest version ISO 9001:2015 of International Standard of Quality Management. Moreover, PGCB has achieved internationally recognized standard BS ISO 45001:2018 related to professional security management in workplace.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "PGCB Introduction at Power Division website of Bangladesh".
- ^ "Power Division-PGCB". Retrieved 2016-10-03.
- ^ "Siemens bags Rs 217 crore order from Power Grid company of Bangladesh - The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
- ^ "Power System - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
- ^ "Power Development Board - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
- ^ "Vision & Mission".
- ^ "PGCB at a Glance".
- ^ "পাওয়ার গ্রিড কোম্পানি অব বাংলাদেশ লিঃ".
- ^ "Function of PGCB".
- ^ "Power System of Bangladesh".
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