‘Hydrogen-based power generation to help reduce carbon emission’

Bangladesh has started hydrogen-based power generation, which will play an important role in reducing carbon emissions, Bangladesh Power Development Board Chairman Mahbubur Rahman said today.

He spoke at a two-day event at InterContinental Dhaka that was organised by Mitsubishi Power to discuss the latest solutions and services in the power generation industry.

The event attended by around 200 government representatives, industry leaders and local partners includes dedicated user sessions and presentations by Mitsubishi Power's technical experts.

Mitsubishi Power's gas turbines support Bangladesh's power grid at five power plants across the country, the company said in a statement.

Its M701F gas turbine was installed in Haripur as the first large-class gas turbine in Bangladesh and one of the most efficient and reliable in the country since 2014, according to the statement.

Rahman expressed hope that Mitsubishi Power will play a special role in strengthening its partnership with the government towards achieving the country's energy needs and the goal of zero carbon emission.

"Bangladesh was the first Asia Pacific country where Mitsubishi Power successfully delivered a steam turbine back in 1960," said Osamu Ono, managing director of Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific.

"Since 1960, we have remained committed to our mandate and today we are responsible for approximately 20 per cent of Bangladesh's total energy production," he said.

"The country has immense potential for growth, fuelled by progress in its power sector. Together with our valued partners and customers, we are committed to supporting Bangladesh in realising its energy needs and achieving net zero emissions."

Habibur Rahman, secretary of the power division, also spoke.