9th March 2026
EP Report
The 1,320 MW coal-fired power plant in Banshkhali is facing a potential shutdown as it has been unable to unload coal from an anchored vessel due to non-payment of outstanding bills.
The situation has raised concerns over disruptions in electricity generation, particularly during the ongoing irrigation season when uninterrupted power supply is critical. SS Power Plant, Banshkhali is a join venture China and Bangladesh.
According to Ebadat Hossain Bhuiyan, Chief Financial Officer of SS Power I Limited, the company operating the plant, a coal-laden vessel has been anchored in outer anchorage waters for several days.
The coal cannot be unloaded because a Letter of Credit (LC) has not been opened due to unpaid dues.
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