Bengaluru's Electricity Supply at Risk as Yelahanka Gas Power Plant Halted
The Yelahanka Gas Power Plant in Bengaluru has stopped generating electricity due to a halt in gas supply, which is linked to new natural gas allocation rules issued by the Government of India.
The decision comes amid global gas supply tensions caused by geopolitical issues in West Asia. The halt will put pressure on the city's power supply as the plant was crucial for providing backup electricity during peak demand periods.
The Yelahanka Gas Power Plant, operated by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited, produces around 370 MW of electricity daily and has been a key stabilising factor in the city's power network. However, under the revised natural gas allocation policy, the plant has been placed lower in the priority list for gas supply.
The government has prioritised essential sectors such as domestic PNG supply, LPG production, CNG used as transport fuel, and pipeline operations during periods of supply shortage. This means that power generation units like the Yelahanka station will receive gas only after higher-priority sectors are supplied.