Bangladesh
Bangladesh is experiencing surging power demand driven by urbanisation and industry, with peak loads projected to exceed 60,000 MW by 2041. The country still relies on imported natural gas (63% of generation) and is rapidly expanding coal plants, resulting in severe air pollution and import costs. To diversify, Bangladesh is adding nuclear: the two-unit Rooppur plant (2×1,200 MW) will come online soon. National plans target 7,000 MW nuclear by 2041 as part of a 60 GW total capacity.
Thor Atomic's Solution
Thor Atomic’s large reactors (1,000-1,200 MW) would be a natural fit for Bangladesh’s grid. Building on the Rooppur example, we can deploy new thorium‑fueled units to meet future baseload needs. Our designs emphasise fuel efficiency and grid inertia, which stabilise Bangladesh’s system amid growing solar/wind penetration. Thorium reactors also have minimal cooling requirements, preserving water resources. Working with local utilities (e.g. BPDB, BAEC), Thor Atomic can tailor reactor deployment to existing infrastructure and the Power System Master Plan.
Strategic Impact
Reduced Fossil Imports
Clean nuclear power offsets millions of tonnes of LNG/coal imports, improving balance of payments and cutting greenhouse gases.
Consistent Industrial Power
Base-load reactors ensure continuous power for Garment, Shipbuilding, and ICT sectors, enabling 24×7 operations.
Grid Resilience
Our reactors complement renewables and protect against blackouts, enhancing reliability for millions of households.
Economic Benefits
Collaborating on nuclear projects builds domestic expertise (training local engineers under BAEC) and positions Bangladesh among few nations with indigenous nuclear know‑how.
By deploying thorium‑advanced nuclear, Bangladesh addresses energy security while substantially lowering carbon intensity. This supports its long‑term growth strategy and climate commitments, as it joins the ranks of net‑zero developers powered by domestic clean energy.