Two units resume power generation, one still out of service

DINAJPUR, Mar 4 (UNB): Two units of Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant have resumed electricity generation, contributing 240-250 megawatts daily to the national grid.

The plant, with a total capacity of 525 megawatts in its three units, had been out of service due to mechanical faults. Although the two units are now operational, the remaining one has been shut for over four years.

According to official sources, the plant's 275-megawatt third unit resumed production on February 28 and the 125-megawatt first unit resumed operations on February 22.

These two units are now contributing an average of 250 megawatts per day to the national grid. Currently, the third unit generates 180-200 megawatts daily, while the first unit produces 65-70 megawatts.

The 125-megawatt second unit remains inactive due to technical issues since 2020.

Abu Bakar Siddique, chief engineer of the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant, said the two units were repaired with locally produced machinery.

To keep the two active units running, the plant burns around 2,600 tonnes of coal daily.