Fuel shortages leave coal plants idle……12 Aug 2025 07:33
This article is a couple of weeks old,I missed it apologies if it has been posted here on a pantomime day…..the coal supply is the issue,but if the government moves ahead with our project their should be an internal supply of fuel for 20+ yrs chopping out a lot of the inefficient of sourcing the coal,shipping,unloading and transport?
Looking Ahead: If current challenges are resolved, coal-based power could significantly reduce Bangladesh’s electricity costs and improve reliability. With over 7,000 MW of capacity already in place, experts argue that enabling even 80% of this fleet would greatly stabilize the grid.
To achieve that, the government must: Fast-track completion of grid infrastructure projects, Ensure timely payments for fuel imports, Improve coal import logistics and handling, Enhance preventive maintenance and monitoring. There is also growing consensus around diversifying energy sources and reducing dependency on expensive liquid fuels. Renewable energy investments—especially solar and wind—are being eyed as long-term alternatives to balance the grid and reduce import dependence.
Despite significant investment in coal-based power generation, structural inefficiencies, fuel logistics, and grid constraints are preventing Bangladesh from capitalizing on this capacity. Until these issues are holistically addressed, the full benefits of the country’s energy expansion may remain out of reach—further straining the economy and slowing industrial progress.
https://www.dailyindustrybd.com/news/1522