Environmental and Ecological Impact of the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-Fired Power Project in Bangladesh

EasyChair Preprint 8424

Abstract

As part of its plan to produce 10,000-12,000MW electricity from coal by 2030, the Bangladesh Government is implementing 1,200MW Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-Fired Power Project. Even though in early 2022 the country scrapped 10 projects among the 18 it had initiated, the continuation of this mega plant at Matarbari raises technical questions. Moreover, irregularities were identified in the project’s first phase with regard to the tender process and the environmental impact assessment (EIA) – thus raising concerns about increased climate impacts, air & water pollution, displacement of communities, and loss of livelihoods. Against this backdrop, this evaluation research identifies the technical loopholes in the EIA and implementation processes that go against the sustenance of the ecology and are harmful to the environment.

Keyphrases: Environmental Impact Assessment, coastal planning and policy, environmental policy & regulations, power & energy., thermal power plant

@booklet{EasyChair:8424,
  author    = {Riasat Noor and Sumaiya Noor},
  title     = {Environmental and Ecological Impact of the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-Fired Power Project in Bangladesh},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 8424},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2022}}