LNG Terminal Resumes Operations, Gas Supply Returns to Normal: Power Generation Exceeds 11,000MW
Regasification operations have resumed at Summit LNG Terminal in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, following the completion of maintenance work. With the terminal resuming operations at 1:00pm on Saturday, both of the country’s LNG terminals are now supplying gas to the national grid as before.
Meanwhile, electricity generation in the country also exceeded 11,000 megawatts today. The national power supply system is operating with a combination of gas, coal, liquid fuel, renewable energy and imported electricity.
In a press release, Petrobangla Deputy General Manager (DGM) Tarikul Islam said regasification operations at Summit LNG Terminal in Maheshkhali resumed at 1:00pm following the completion of maintenance work. Both LNG terminals are currently supplying gas to the national grid as before.
According to the latest data from Petrobangla, the country’s total gas supply currently stands at 2,408 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd). Of this, 1,584 mmcfd comes from domestic sources. Meanwhile, 824 mmcfd of regasified imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) is being supplied to the national grid. This means imported LNG accounts for around 34 per cent of the total gas supply.
Meanwhile, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Power, total electricity generation and supply in the country stood at 11,012 megawatts at 11:00am on November 7. Of this, gas-fired power plants generated 3,867 megawatts, coal-fired plants supplied 4,335 megawatts and liquid fuel-based plants generated 162 megawatts.
In addition, 40 megawatts came from hydropower, 713 megawatts from solar power and 2 megawatts from wind power.
The country also imported 1,855 megawatts of electricity from India. Of this, 870 megawatts came through the Bheramara HVDC transmission line, 48 megawatts from Tripura and 937 megawatts from Adani. Another 38 megawatts came from Nepal.
According to energy experts, coal and imported electricity play important roles alongside gas in the country’s power generation. Currently, gas-fired power plants account for around 35 per cent of total electricity supply, while coal-fired plants contribute approximately 39 per cent.
With the resumption of operations at the LNG terminal, gas supply is expected to remain stable, potentially providing further support to the country’s power generation system.
