Adani Power has attributed the reduced electricity supply from its 1,600MW Godda Power Plant to disruptions in coal transportation caused by railway congestion and loading restrictions in India.

In a statement issued today 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 plant’s reduced supply to Bangladesh 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, well 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 added.

The company expects the situation to normalise shortly and said measures were being taken to maximise coal deliveries and minimise any impact on supply. It also noted that excessive rainfall had left several thermal power plants in eastern and central India with low coal inventories, affecting supplies across the region.

The Godda plant, comprising two 800MW units, supplies electricity exclusively to Bangladesh under a long-term agreement with the BPDB.