Aggreko wins $150m Bangladesh power deal

20th Apr 2010 15:27

Aggreko, which provides temporary power and temperature control services, has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDP) for the provision of 200 MW of temporary power. The agreement has an estimated value of $150m over three years. The deal will become effective following customary procedures and approvals.Chief executive Rupert Soames said: "Building upon our previous successful performance in Bangladesh, I am very pleased that Aggreko will expand its relationship with BPDP through this most recent contract.""Ensuring that industrial, agricultural and domestic users have a reliable power supply is vital to any economy, which is why Aggreko's fast-track power provision is an excellent solution for BPDP.""This 200 MW, plant, to be delivered within a few months, will have a noticeable impact on the quality of power supply in the country, allowing the authorities to focus on the implementation of permanent power infrastructure," he added.