The power plants will be set up at Chittagong and Khulna, and will have a power generating capacity of 1,320MW each.
As per media reports, the power plants are expected to be installed on a 50:50 equity basis and operated by NTPC, which will also provide training to BPDB human resources to enhance productivity and efficiency of existing power stations.
NTPC is now planning to acquires interests in Indonesian coal mines in the current financial year to secure coal supplies for its power plants.