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SASEC Second Bangladesh-India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project
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Issues Raised
Project Information
Investment ID: 44192-016
Bank: Asian Development Bank
Environmental Category: B
Country: Bangladesh
Region: South Asia
Approval Date: Sept. 29, 2015
Investment Types: Loans
Total Project Cost: USD 183.2 million
Total Complaints: 1
Description
The Asian Development Bank is working with Bangladesh and India to increase the ability of the two countries to trade electricity. The project is allowing Bangladesh to better meet sharply rising power demand while assisting India in exporting excess electricity. This includes upgrading the power transmission capacity of the existing grid interconnection between the two countries from 500 megawatts to 1,000 megawatts.
Investments
| Investment Type | ID | Amount | Status | Bank | Client |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loans | 44192-016 | USD 120.0 million | Planned | ADB | Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Ltd. (PGCB) |
Related Complaints
| Asian Development Bank SPF CRP Complaints | IAM | Country | Date Filed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASEC Second Bangladesh-India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project | ADB SPF CRP | Bangladesh | 13/02/2018 | Closed With Outputs Outside Process |
Implementers
| Name | Complaints | Dispute Resolutions | DR Successful | Compliance Reviews | Non-Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Ltd. (PGCB) |