Russia’s Rosatom and Myanmar sign nuclear energy MoUs
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Rosatom and Myanmar’s Ministry of Science and Technology cover cooperation in training and skills development in the field of nuclear energy and shaping positive public opinion on nuclear energy in Myanmar.
Petronas’ Yetagun gas project exit will benefit junta
Petronas, the existing operator of the Yetagun gas project has handed the project over to Gulf Petroleum Myanmar (GPM), according to campaign group Justice for Myanmar.
Myanmar junta discusses nuclear technology with Russian atomic energy agency
A junta delegation discussed collaboration concerning nuclear technology with a Russian state-owned atomic energy agency while attending the country’s economic forum late last week, according to military-run media.
Myanmar ciitizens invested over Ks.982 billion in Energy sector up to May 2022
Myanmar citizens have invested over Ks.982 billion in Energy sector up to May 2022 and it is 4.31 percent of total national investment according to Directorate of Investment and Company Administration.
Myanmar energy crisis deepens as power plant investors balk
As Myanmar braces for its crippling power and economic crises to intensify, there are fears the military regime will get tough with investors and push ahead with controversial energy projects. Military authorities in March were forced to impose countrywide power cut schedules, according to leaked documents reported by Burmese media Khit Thit. But acute shortages […]
Myanmar, China discuss electricity and energy development including cross-border power lines
Union Minister for Electric Power and for Energy U Thaung Han received Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Chen Hai in Nay Pyi Taw on May 13. During the call, they discussed the cross-border power lines to develop the electricity and energy sectors of Myanmar, hydropower projects, gas-fired and thermal power plant projects and further cooperation […]
Myanmar Junta Cancels Chinese-Backed Solar Power Projects
Myanmar’s military regime has cancelled tenders invited under the now-ousted National League for Democracy (NLD) government for 26 solar power projects, and blacklisted the companies for breaching tender regulations. In May 2020, the NLD government invited bids for the construction of 29 ground-mounted solar projects capable of generating a total of 1 gigawatt of power […]
Concern grows over even more scheduled power cuts in Myanmar
Myanmar will see even more frequent power cuts, starting this month, according to local news media Khit Thit. The article, posted on May 3rd, cites civil servants at the power ministry, stating that many parts of Myanmar will see 12 hour blackouts after only four hours of electricity supply. The article quotes an anonymous source […]
