Adani blames rail congestion for lower power supply

Adani Power has attributed the recent decline in electricity supply from its 1,600MW Godda power plant to Bangladesh to disruptions in coal transportation caused by railway congestion and loading restrictions in India.
In a statement issued on Wednesday through a public relations agency in Bangladesh, the company said the movement of coal rakes to the Godda plant had been disrupted, reducing coal supplies and forcing it to temporarily scale back power generation.
This is the first explanation from Adani Power for the reduced supply from the plant in recent weeks.
Data from the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) shows that the Godda plant has been supplying around 800-1,000MW since mid-August, significantly below its full capacity.
Adani said it had moderated power dispatch during off-peak daytime hours to ensure adequate availability during evening peak demand.
“We have kept the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) informed of the situation and are working closely with Indian Railways to facilitate early restoration of normal rake availability,” the statement said.
The company expects the situation to normalise shortly and said it was taking measures to maximise coal deliveries and minimise any impact on electricity supply.
It also said excessive rainfall had left several thermal power plants in eastern and central India with low coal inventories, affecting coal supplies across the region.
The Godda plant, comprising two 800MW units, supplies electricity exclusively to Bangladesh under a long-term agreement with the BPDB.