Power generation at the 1,105-megawatt (MW) Ghorashal Thermal Power Plant in Narsingdi has remained suspended for around two and a half months due to multiple factors, including an ongoing gas crisis, according to its Chief Engineer Enamul Haque. Citing the prolonged shortage, he said production stopped at three major units this June -- Unit-5 (210 MW) on June 9, Unit-4 (360 MW) on June 13, and Unit-7 (360 MW) on June 14. The government has diverted gas supply to fertiliser factories, prompting the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources to request alternative supply arrangements for power generation. Enamul Haque said that Units 4, 5 and 7 are mechanically sound and could resume operation immediately once gas becomes available. Earlier...
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