The project featuring patented air-cooled generator will increase the national 
electricity output by 640 million kWh annually 

Shanghai Electric Group, the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of power 
generation and industrial equipment, announced today that its first combined 
cycle power plant (CCPP) in Bangladesh has entered into commercial operation. 
Converted from a 150MW simple cycle gas turbine power plant, the 225MW combined 
cycle power plant in Sylhet is projected to continuously meet electricity 
demands in the eastern region of Bangladesh. 

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Upgraded Technology 

The plant's upgraded CCPP technology allows for reduced emissions while 
ensuring higher thermal efficiency. Featuring a 100MW GVPI air-cooled 
generator, the plant is designed to operate for its entire life without the 
need for rewedding or retightening its laminated core: This is a significant 
achievement, given the plant's capacity has been increased by 90MW with less 
maintenance requirements. In the eight years prior to the upgrade, the plant 
has provided 8.19 billion kWh electricity to the national grid, and this figure 
is estimated to increase by 640 million kWh an annual basis. 

By leveraging its patented GVPI (Global Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) 
technology on the 100 MW air-cooled generator, Shanghai Electric has 
substantially improved on the efficiency of the original plant's simple, 
open-cycle application from 33% to 55%. This notable increase in efficiency 
demonstrates the depth of Shanghai Electric's product portfolio and the 
strength of its research and development (R&D) program. 

Partnership with The Power Development Board (PDB)

The upgrade project was undertaken through a partnership between the region's 
Power Development Board (PDB) and Shanghai Electric. It was the Company's 
fourth EPC project in Bangladesh, initiated under the "One Belt One Road" 
Initiative. In 2010, following Barapukuria thermal power plant, the initial 
simple cycle power plant of Sylhet was the second EPC project designed and 
constructed by Shanghai Electric in the country. 

The Middle and Affluent (MAC) population in Bangladesh is set to increase to 34 
million in 33 cities by 2025, according to estimates by Boston Consulting 
Group. Influenced by rapid economic growth along with a growing MAC population, 
demand for electricity has been growing at a fast pace, predicted to reach 
80,000MW by 2040. The new excess generation capacity is expected to facilitate 
economic development and industry. 

The project will also play an essential role in the social development of the 
region. Shanghai Electric is committed to investing in the region and hiring 
personnel from the local community. Half of the project team were hired 
locally, employing almost 500 local workers and is set to increase during its 
peak construction period. 

"Retrofitting the gas turbine generator technology to convert from simple, 
open-cycle systems to combined-cycle operation requires skill and dedicated 
service, and we have built solid experience through overall 5 projects in 
Bangladesh so far since 2002," said Wang Yi, the chief engineer of Sylhet 
project. "We are always looking ahead to anticipate client's needs and improve 
the availability, reliability and efficiency through customized solution 
designed for different regional markets."

About Shanghai Electric

Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited (SEHK: 2727, SSE: 601727) is 
principally engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of power equipment and 
industrial equipment. It focuses on new energy business, including the 
manufacture and sale of wind turbine and components as well as nuclear power 
equipment; clean energy business, including the manufacture and sale of thermal 
power equipment, power transmission and distribution equipment; industrial 
equipment, including the production and sale of elevators and electric motors; 
and modern service industry, including the contracting of construction of power 
generation plants, power transmission and distribution projects as well as 
other businesses.

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   Caption: Shanghai Electric's 225MW combined cycle power plant in Sylhet 
featuring patented air-cooled generator will increase the national electricity 
output by 640 million kWh annually