To generate approximately 6,000MW of electricity from gas-fired power plants, a supply of at least 1,000 mmcfd of gas is required, even when operating at a load factor of less than 50 percent. This requirement highlights the operational demands involved in considering the reactivation of retired power generation facilities.
The potential for restarting retired power plants
Generating 6,000MW from gas-fired power plants requires at least 1,000 mmcfd of gas, even at a load factor below 50%.
Source: TBS Bangladesh