Adani Power Plant Now Able to Supply Domestic Market Amid Power Export Rule Amendments

The Indian government has amended its power export rules, allowing the Adani Power's coal-fired Godda plant, under contract to sell all its output to Bangladesh, to now supply the domestic market. The move aims to protect Indian energy security and interests, especially amidst payment delays and plant idling.

The Indian government has revised its power export regulations, permitting the Adani Power coal-fired plant, previously contracted to sell its entire output to Bangladesh, to instead supply the domestic market. This decision is illustrated in an internal memo dated August 12.

The 1,600 MW Godda plant in eastern Jharkhand was the only facility operating under such a full export contract. However, the new amendment allows the sale of power to the Indian grid during periods of unscheduled capacity or payment delays.

The adjustment, which came following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure from Bangladesh, aims to bolster India's energy security. A senior industry official emphasized the necessity of utilizing idle plant capacity for local needs, highlighting how Indian banks financed the plant.