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Following a fire, boiler explosion, and mechanical failure at the Excelerate Energy FSRU terminal in Maheshkhali starting July 21, 2026, a severe nationwide natural gas and electricity crisis emerged. The incident caused up to a 50 percent reduction in natural gas supply, leading to significant industrial production declines, and disruptions to residential and transport sectors. A further technical failure on August 14, 2026, exacerbated the gas supply cessation. As of August 22, 2026, severe shortages persist, particularly in Chattogram, which is receiving only 55% of its daily 320 million cubic feet requirement.
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Following a fire, boiler explosion, and mechanical failure at the Excelerate Energy FSRU terminal in Maheshkhali starting July 21, 2026, a severe nationwide natural gas and electricity crisis emerged. The incident caused up to a 50 percent reduction in natural gas supply, leading to significant industrial production declines, and disruptions to residential and transport sectors. A further technical failure on August 14, 2026, exacerbated the gas supply cessation. As of August 22, 2026, severe shortages persist, particularly in Chattogram, which is receiving only 55% of its daily 320 million cubic feet requirement.
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A joint domestic and international technical team repaired and restarted one boiler at the terminal to restore partial gas supply. Full restoration is ongoing.
Titas Gas authority and Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources announced the supply shortage and confirmed efforts to resolve the technical issue.
The government is running expensive diesel-based power plants at full capacity to mitigate electricity demand.
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Maheshkhali, Cox's Bazar; Chattogram; Titas Gas distribution area; Dhaka; Gazipur; Narsingdi; Brahmanbaria; Narayanganj; Sonargaon; Ashulia; Cumilla; Sunamganj
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Prothom Alo · 23 Jul 2026
Daily Amar Desh · 29 Jul 2026
Jago News 24 · 6 Aug 2026
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The incident resulted in a daily gas supply shortfall of up to 550 million cubic feet and a 1,400-2,500 MW power generation deficit, significantly crippling industrial, transport, and residential utility services nationwide for over a month, including 81,000 customers in Narayanganj and a persistent 45% supply deficit in Chattogram.
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