Bangladesh's Gas Supply May Rise as Adani Unit Resumes Operations

Bangladesh's gas supply may increase soon due to the resumption of operations at one unit of the Adani power plant. However, load-shedding will continue for a while longer as three major coal-fired power plants are generating only half their capacity.

The country has been facing a gas crisis for over a month and a half. Reduced power generation due to the gas shortage has led to increased load-shedding, affecting industries and consumers alike.

Petrobangla oversees the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG), while its subsidiary Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Limited (RPGCL) handles imports. Sources at Petrobangla and RPGCL said that fewer LNG cargoes were being imported, leading to a shortage in supply.

However, with the arrival of more regular LNG shipments, supply is expected to increase from Monday. Daily gas demand stands at 3.8 billion cubic feet (bcf), while current supply stands at 2.37 bcf, including 750 million cubic feet from LNG.