Coordinated Fuel Supply Boosts Power Generation Prospects
Bangladesh’s power generation maintained a positive trend, reaching 13,047 megawatts on Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Power Division. Electricity continued to flow into the national grid through a combination of gas-fired and coal-fired power plants, liquid-fuel plants, solar power, hydropower and imported electricity.
According to the latest figures, gas-fired power plants generated 4,748 megawatts, while coal-fired plants produced 4,298 megawatts. Liquid-fuel-based plants supplied another 1,158 megawatts. Gas and coal together accounted for the largest share of domestic power generation, while other sources helped broaden the supply base.
Solar power generation stood at 720 megawatts, while hydropower contributed 139 megawatts. Wind power generation was zero. Solar power remained an important source of additional electricity for the national grid during daylight hours.
Imported electricity also played a significant role in meeting the country’s power demand. Bangladesh received 904 megawatts from India through the Bheramara high-voltage direct current (HVDC) connection, 52 megawatts from Tripura and 1,028 megawatts from the Adani Group’s power plant. No electricity was supplied from Nepal during the period.
The latest figures also showed continued gas supplies for power generation. According to Petrobangla’s daily gas production and distribution report, total gas production and supply stood at 2,543.4 million cubic feet per day. Domestic gas fields produced 1,589.5 million cubic feet, while 953.9 million cubic feet was supplied through the regasification of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The use of multiple energy sources highlights the importance of diversifying Bangladesh’s energy supply. Gas and coal remain the main sources of electricity, while liquid fuels, solar power and imported electricity help support the national grid. This reflects a combination of domestic generation capacity and regional cooperation in meeting electricity demand.
Energy experts say power generation exceeding 13,000 megawatts is a positive sign for the country’s electricity supply system. They believe that coordinated use of gas supplies, coal-fired generation, renewable energy and cross-border electricity imports can help maintain a stable supply.
However, sustaining this progress in the long term will require increased domestic gas exploration and production, reliable operation of power plants, cost-effective fuel procurement and expansion of solar power capacity. Ultimately, ensuring an uninterrupted electricity supply that meets actual demand will be the key measure of success.
