China Energy International Group Interested in Solar Plant Investment at Payra Port, Meets State Minister
China Energy International Group, a Chinese energy infrastructure developer, has expressed interest in investing in a solar-based power plant at Payra Port. A delegation from the company met State Minister for Shipping Md Rajib Ahsan on the matter.
The meeting was held on Sunday morning, November 1, in the conference room of the Ministry of Shipping. The chairman of the Payra Port Authority and senior officials of the shipping ministry were present at the meeting.
At the meeting, the delegation said it has long experience in developing energy infrastructure and building power plants on a large scale in China. The company is also working in this sector in various countries outside China. The delegation said it also has activities in Bangladesh.
Welcoming the delegation's investment interest, the state minister said that alongside infrastructure development and capacity increase with the expansion of Payra Port, effective steps also need to be taken to meet energy demand.
The state minister also said the government is encouraging foreign investment in the power and energy sector.
However, noting that Payra Port is an important national installation, the state minister said national interest, port security and relevant policies must be properly followed in any investment and development activity.
