Myanmar energy crisis: 5 Stunning Solar Initiatives Transforming the Future
Myanmar is grappling with an acute energy crisis that has resulted in widespread blackouts and soaring fuel prices, severely affecting businesses and households. The crisis began under the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi and worsened following the military coup in 2021. The junta’s mismanagement and international sanctions have further strained the economy, causing […]
A 40-mw solar power system under planning for 30 rice mills this year
A solar power system which has capacity of 40 megawatts has been planned to implement this year, in order to provide electricity for 30 rice mills, said Myanmar Rice Federation chair U Ye Min Aung during a seminar on MRF Immersion Day 2025 held at the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and […]
Myanmar and Russia sign SMR cooperation agreement
An intergovernmental agreement signed during a state visit to Russia covers cooperation on the development of a 110 MW small modular reactor project in Myanmar.
PEA clarifies on supply of electricity to border areas of neighbouring countries
Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has reaffirmed that its electricity sales to Myanmar are conducted in strict accordance with a 1996 Cabinet resolution, which authorises the supply of electricity to border villages of neighbouring countries.
Petra identifies two energy-related priority economic deliverables under Asean chairmanship
PUTRAJAYA (Jan 13): The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) has identified two energy-related priority economic deliverables (PED) as key priorities under Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship in 2025.
Myanmar faces increased power outages as electricity production falls below 2,000 MW
At the start of 2025, Myanmar’s electricity production fell below 2,000 megawatts per day, leading to an increase in power outages compared to previous periods, according to the Ministry of Electric Power and reports from Yangon residents.
Myanmar power output dims by one-third under junta rule
Blackouts have become common across Myanmar, where electricity generation has plunged by at least a third since the 2021 coup d’état — a drop that analysts say due to economic mismanagement.
MoE Union Minister engages in high-level oil and gas sector discussions
Union Minister for Energy U Ko Ko Lwin led a Myanmar delegation to the third Global Oil and Gas Conference held in Xi’an, China. During the visit, the Union minister held separate meetings with high-ranking officials, including Sudan’s Minister of Energy and Oil, ambassadors from the League of Arab States to China, the CEO of […]
