Bangladesh to increase coal power as LNG imports face disruption

• 10 hours ago (2026-03-03)
• David Flin

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Bangladesh is increasing electricity production from coal-fired power plants as uncertainty over LNG imports through the Strait of Hormuz raises the likelihood of gas shortages and a possible 1800MW shortfall.

Officials warn that prolonged disruption in the Middle East could result in load shedding and higher fuel costs. Power and Energy Division officials said that instructions have been issued to relevant authorities to boost output from coal-fired power plants.

Power and Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku said that the Bangladesh Government was observing the situation and drawing up a plan to tackle the issue as it develops.

Data from Power Grid Bangladesh shows that the country generated 12 454 MW. Of this, 4630 MW came from gas-fired plants, 4095 MW from coal-fired plants and 1345 MW from HFO or furnace oil-based plants, with the remainder coming from other sources.

Rezaul Karim, Chair of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), said measures had been taken to increase coal-fired power generation. He said: “Power generation from coal-fired plants will soon reach 5000 MW. We have coal reserves sufficient for one month to run coal plants at full capacity.”