Nuclear Power Plant Company

What Nuclear Power Plant Company does

Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Limited (NPCBL) is a government-owned autonomous corporation under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh, established to develop and operate nuclear power infrastructure in the country. NPCBL's primary asset and mandate centers on the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant — Bangladesh's first nuclear facility — located in Ishwardi upazila, Pabna district. The plant houses two VVER-1200 Generation III+ pressurized water reactors supplied by Rosatom of Russia, each rated at 1,200 MW for a combined 2,400 MW capacity, with construction financed through a Russian-backed credit and government co-financing under a total facility cost of $12.65 billion. First Concrete Day was held in August 2017; fuel loading and required pre-criticality tests were completed by July 2026, with BAERA final review for criticality approval underway.

The company operates as a state-owned utility rather than a commercial product business. Its revenue mechanics are not market-priced but policy-set by the Government of Bangladesh through a single offtake arrangement with the national power grid, making NPCBL effectively a monopoly supplier of nuclear baseload electricity within Bangladesh's borders. Complementary activities include a structured Human Resource Development service line covering workforce training at Russian institutions such as MEPhI University, Foundation Course on Nuclear Energy programs through India, IAEA-coordinated capacity building, and public-facing nuclear safety educational content. Governance is tightly integrated with the parent ministry: the Chairman of NPCBL concurrently serves as Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Board includes representation from the Legislative and Parliament Affairs Division. As of May 2025, Dr. Md. Zahedul Hasan serves as Managing Director, taking executive leadership immediately ahead of the plant's transition into commercial operations.

Name

Nuclear Power Plant Company

Legal name

Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Limited

Website

https://npcbl.gov.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Government-owned nuclear utility operating Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant, Rooppur NPP, with 2,400 MW combined capacity from two Russian VVER-1200 reactors, supplying electricity to the national grid and training its operating workforce ahead of commercial operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nuclear Power Generation

NAICS

Nuclear Electric Power Generation (221113)

akta.pro primary industry

Project & Program Management (PMO), Controls & Reporting (EUAKAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nuclear Plant EPC & Construction (EUAEAAAC), Balance-of-Plant (BOP) EPC (Turbine Island, Conventional Systems, Buildings) (EUAKAAAF)

Keywords

• Nuclear power generation
• Nuclear reactor operations
• Electricity generation utility
• Baseload power supply
• Nuclear infrastructure construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Electricity Generation and Distribution: As a state-owned enterprise, NPCBL operates as a government utility entity responsible for constructing and operating Bangladesh's nuclear power infrastructure to generate electricity for the national grid

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

NPCBL is a state-owned nuclear utility company that constructs, operates, and manages the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh—the country's first nuclear facility. The plant features two Russian-designed VVER-1200 pressurized water reactors with a combined capacity of 2,400 MW, built with Russian financial and technical support under IAEA-supervised safety standards. NPCBL oversees construction, operational readiness, workforce training, and the eventual supply of nuclear-generated electricity into Bangladesh's national power grid.

Product overview

Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Limited (NPCBL) is a government-owned entity managing Bangladesh's first nuclear power infrastructure. The company's portfolio centers on the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project—a $12.65 billion facility featuring two VVER-1200 reactors generating 2,400 MW of electricity—with complementary services in human resource development, technical training, and nuclear safety education. NPCBL operates as a project management and operational readiness organization rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (রূপপুর পারমানবিক বিদ্যুৎ কেন্দ্র) Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant located in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna district, featuring two VVER-1200 reactors with a combined capacity of 2,400 MW, being constructed with Russian financial and technical support. When operational, it will supply baseload electricity into Bangladesh's national power grid.
• Human Resource Development for Nuclear Power Training and workforce development services covering international training programs, technical education support, and staff preparation for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant construction and operation. Includes training of approximately 2,700 personnel at Russian facilities such as MEPhI University and coordination with IAEA, BAEC, and India's Foundation Course on Nuclear Energy (FNCE) program.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Russia (Rosatom/ Russian Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2017Russia provides financial and technical support for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project through the General Contract. This includes VVER-1200 reactor technology, construction expertise, and training for Bangladeshi personnel at Russian facilities including MEPhI University.
• Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017BAEC works closely with IAEA and has been developing nuclear infrastructure for Bangladesh. Over 200 BAEC scientists have received training, and the commission is involved in project implementation and regulatory coordination.
• IndiasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndia has provided training support through Foundation Course on Nuclear Energy (FNCE) programs for 88 Bangladeshi officers. A Service Contract for technical assistance is reportedly under consideration.
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAEA has been working closely with Bangladesh to develop nuclear infrastructure, providing guidelines, training coordination, and technical assistance for the Rooppur NPP project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Électricité de France (EDF): France's national nuclear utility operating one of the world's largest nuclear fleets. Comparable as an established state-linked nuclear utility providing baseload generation with a single national-grid offtake structure analogous to NPCBL's planned operating model.
• Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP): Korean state-owned nuclear operator managing the majority of South Korea's nuclear fleet, including export projects like Barakah (UAE). Comparable as an established nuclear utility that has successfully exported its reactor design internationally.
• Ontario Power Generation (OPG): Canadian provincial Crown corporation operating nuclear, hydro, and other generation, including refurbishment of the Darlington and Pickering nuclear stations. Comparable as a state/provincial-owned power utility operating nuclear baseload generation.
• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA): US federally-owned utility operating nuclear, hydro, and fossil generation across multiple states. Comparable as a sovereign/quasi-sovereign integrated power utility with nuclear baseload assets feeding a regional grid monopoly.
• China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC): Chinese state-owned nuclear conglomerate developing and operating domestic and export nuclear projects (e.g., Hualong One in Pakistan and the UK). Comparable as a state nuclear organization exporting reactor technology to emerging markets.
• Rosatom: Russian state nuclear corporation and the strategic technology provider for Rooppur NPP. Comparable as the global operator of VVER reactor fleets and nuclear services, providing the technology, fuel, and EPC scope that NPCBL depends on.

Direct peers

• Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC): State-owned developer and operator of the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, constructed with Korean APR1400 technology under a similar build-operate model. Direct peer as a sovereign nuclear utility establishing the first nuclear fleet in its country with IAEA technical assistance.
• Akkuyu Nükleer (Akkuyu NGS): Turkish-Russian joint venture developing Turkey's first nuclear plant (Akkuyu) using VVER-1200 reactor technology — the same design as Rooppur. Closely comparable as a build-own-operate nuclear project in an emerging market utilizing identical Russian reactor technology.
• Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL): State-owned nuclear power operator under India's Department of Atomic Energy, operating multiple reactors. Direct peer to NPCBL given its similar mandate as a government nuclear utility in a neighboring South Asian country building a fleet under IAEA oversight.

Regional players

• Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC): Regional state nuclear organization operating nuclear power plants in Pakistan (e.g., Karachi Nuclear Power Plant, built with Chinese assistance). Comparable as a South Asian sovereign nuclear operator with similar first-of-country nuclear deployment challenges.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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