Natural Gas Supply Halt Hits Yelahanka Power Plant In Bengaluru
OIL & GAS

Natural Gas Supply Halt Hits Yelahanka Power Plant In Bengaluru

Gas supply to the Yelahanka gas-based power plant in Bengaluru was halted by GAIL, which cited difficulties in continuing deliveries amid reduced availability linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The stoppage forced suspension of fuel supply to the facility and created the prospect of reduced generation from the plant. The plant is operated by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited and functions as an important backup source for the city’s electricity needs during periods of peak demand.

The plant has an installed capacity of about 370 megawatt (MW), of which about 236.82 MW is generated through a gas turbine and 133.22 MW through a steam turbine generator. The facility has been operational since September 2024 and had been running at an average plant load factor of about 85 per cent. That level of utilisation had allowed it to contribute reliably to grid stability while remaining available to ramp output when required.

At that load factor the plant produced roughly 2,600 to 2,700 million (mn) units of electricity annually, providing flexible support to the Bengaluru grid and helping to balance variable supply from other sources. Officials indicated that the shutdown could affect power generation in the state and said the suspension would reduce immediate gas-based output. They also stressed that the interruption did not immediately translate into outages for consumers owing to planning and reserve capacity.

Karnataka’s energy department arranged alternative supply through thermal, hydel and renewable power sources and secured energy exchange arrangements with states such as Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to meet anticipated demand. Authorities said those measures, along with conservation of reserves and dispatch adjustments, were aimed at avoiding disruptions during peak periods. Despite the disruption at the Yelahanka plant, officials maintained that Bengaluru’s electricity demand would continue to be met through the state’s diversified power generation mix.

Gas supply to the Yelahanka gas-based power plant in Bengaluru was halted by GAIL, which cited difficulties in continuing deliveries amid reduced availability linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The stoppage forced suspension of fuel supply to the facility and created the prospect of reduced generation from the plant. The plant is operated by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited and functions as an important backup source for the city’s electricity needs during periods of peak demand. The plant has an installed capacity of about 370 megawatt (MW), of which about 236.82 MW is generated through a gas turbine and 133.22 MW through a steam turbine generator. The facility has been operational since September 2024 and had been running at an average plant load factor of about 85 per cent. That level of utilisation had allowed it to contribute reliably to grid stability while remaining available to ramp output when required. At that load factor the plant produced roughly 2,600 to 2,700 million (mn) units of electricity annually, providing flexible support to the Bengaluru grid and helping to balance variable supply from other sources. Officials indicated that the shutdown could affect power generation in the state and said the suspension would reduce immediate gas-based output. They also stressed that the interruption did not immediately translate into outages for consumers owing to planning and reserve capacity. Karnataka’s energy department arranged alternative supply through thermal, hydel and renewable power sources and secured energy exchange arrangements with states such as Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to meet anticipated demand. Authorities said those measures, along with conservation of reserves and dispatch adjustments, were aimed at avoiding disruptions during peak periods. Despite the disruption at the Yelahanka plant, officials maintained that Bengaluru’s electricity demand would continue to be met through the state’s diversified power generation mix.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Products

Koemmerling opens Navi Mumbai experience centre

Koemmerling, a brand of the profine Group, has expanded its presence in the Mumbai metropolitan region with the opening of a new experience centre in Navi Mumbai and launched its Allure S46 minimal sliding door system for the Indian market.Located in CBD Belapur, the facility was inaugurated by Peter Mrosik, Owner and CEO, profine Group, along with Farid Khan, Chairman and Managing Director, profine India, and Kamal Bajaj, CEO, profine India.The company said the new centre will showcase its portfolio of uPVC and aluminium window and door systems to architects, developers and homeowners.The ina..

Next Story
Products

India's waterproofing market nears Rs 150 bn milestone

India's waterproofing industry is approaching a market size of Rs 150 billion and is expected to surpass the $2 billion milestone, according to speakers at the 2nd India International Waterproofers Conference & Expo 2026 organised by the Waterproofers Association of India (WAI) in New Delhi.The two-day event brought together more than 20 speakers, 55 international delegates and 53 exhibition booths, with discussions focusing on climate-resilient construction, advanced waterproofing technologies and international collaboration.Inaugurating the event, Durga Shanker Mishra, former Secretary, ..

Next Story
Real Estate

Dilip Buildcon Q1 FY27 Revenue at Rs 23.78 billion

Dilip Buildcon Limited reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 2,378 crore in Q1 FY27, along with EBITDA of Rs 429 crore and profit after tax of Rs 128 crore.Consolidated EBITDA margin stood at 18.1%, improving from 17.1% in Q4 FY26. On a standalone basis, revenue from operations was Rs 1,930 crore, EBITDA stood at Rs 199 crore and PAT was Rs 39 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 10.3%.The company’s order book stood at Rs 27,691 crore as of 30 June 2026, compared with Rs 28,830 crore as of 31 March 2026. Roads and highways accounted for 17.1% of the order book, irrigation and water ..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement