Two units of the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Dinajpur have resumed electricity generation, supplying between 240 and 250 megawatts daily to the national grid.
The plant, which has a total capacity of 525 megawatts across its three units, had been non-operational due to mechanical faults.
Although two units are now functioning, the third unit has remained out of service for over four years.
According to official sources, the plant’s third unit, with a capacity of 275 megawatts, resumed production on 28 February, while the first unit, with a capacity of 125 megawatts, became operational again on 22 February.
Currently, these two units collectively contribute an average of 250 megawatts per day to the national grid, with the third unit generating between 180 and 200 megawatts and the first unit producing 65 to 70 megawatts daily.
Meanwhile, the second unit, which also has a capacity of 125 megawatts, has remained inactive due to technical issues since 2020.
Abu Bakar Siddique, Chief Engineer of the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant, stated that the two operational units were repaired using locally manufactured machinery.
The electricity supply from these units has helped alleviate disruptions in irrigation, industrial activities, and residential power consumption, he added.
Chinese engineers from the contractor firm Harbin are currently working on overhauling the second unit, Abu Bakar further noted.
To keep the two active units running, the plant consumes approximately 2,600 metric tonnes of coal daily.
