Zakir Hossain from Dhaka
A unit of Adani Power’s Godda thermal power plant in Jharkhand was forced to stop operations after a technical fault, adding fresh pressure on Bangladesh’s electricity grid, which relies on the plant for a significant share of its imported power.
The disruption was reported on Thursday, September 11, after the technical issue affected one of the two units of the 1,600 MW power project. The company and authorities are working to restore normal operations, while Bangladesh’s power officials are monitoring the impact on supply.
The Godda power plant, located in Jharkhand’s Godda district, is operated by Adani Power and was developed specifically to supply electricity to Bangladesh under a long-term agreement between the two countries. The project has two units, each with a capacity of 800 MW.
The temporary shutdown comes at a time when Bangladesh is facing challenges in maintaining a stable power supply due to fuel constraints, rising demand and dependence on multiple energy sources. Any disruption in imported electricity adds further pressure on the country’s national grid.
Power generated from the Godda plant is transmitted to Bangladesh through a dedicated transmission network, making it an important component of Dhaka’s electricity supply system.
The Adani power project has been a key part of India-Bangladesh energy cooperation, with electricity exports from India helping Bangladesh meet its growing power requirements. The latest technical problem is expected to be closely watched in both countries as officials work towards restoring full supply.
The development comes amid increased focus on energy security in Bangladesh, where maintaining uninterrupted electricity supply remains a major priority for industries, businesses and households.