Myanmar government to restart state-owned fertiliser plant
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) is planning to restart operations at a state-owned chemical fetiliser plant in Magway Region, a senior government official revealed. Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Tun Naing said on Monday the ministry will restart operations at the No. 3 Chemical Fertiliser Plant (Kyaw Swa) owned by Myanma […]
How have Chinese companies helped ease Myanmar’s power shortage?
In any middle-to-high end hotel around the world, round-the-clock electricity is a must. But that’s not the case in Myanmar, where power blackouts are common. The Southeast Asian country has long faced a chronic power shortage. The country recently realized its goal of providing electricity to half of its population by the end of 2019, […]
China, Myanmar invest in power project in Kyaukphyu
Kyaukphyu Electric Power Company has invested US$172 million in a power generation project in Kyaukphyu, Rakhine State, according to the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration. The Kyaukphyu Electric Power Co, which is a joint venture between Myanmar’s Supreme Group and state-owned Power China Enterprise, will construct a gas-fired power plant which can generate a […]
Climate migrations in Myanmar
“We live in a part of the world that will be hit incredibly hard by climate change. The disruptions to agriculture and food security will be enormous. People will simply not be able to live as they are, where they are” Thant Myint U, 2018 “Climate Change” and “Migrations” are two international growing issues discussed […]
Chinese, Norwegian investors to study projects in Chin
Chin State government officials say that they have expressions of interest from foreign investors to invest in power-generation projects in the state. This was revealed to The Myanmar Times by Chin State Minister of Development, Electricity and Industry U Soe Htet. The state is among the least developed in the country and is also the recipient of […]
More transparency needed for China deals, Myanmar officials say
With Chinese investments in Myanmar expected to rise, more should be done to ensure transparent and responsible business practices between Chinese companies and the Myanmar government, industry watchers said. Chinese investments historically dominated Myanmar’s foreign direct investment landscape. Some projects are government-to-government initiatives while others were won through tenders. Observers say Myanmar should diversify its […]
Electrification ratio of Sagaing Region reaches 44%
The 178.56 miles long 230-KV Nabar-Shwebo-Ohndaw cable powerline and the 230/33/11KV 100 AVA Shwebo main sub-power station in Shwebo, Sagain Region, erected by the Department of Power Transmission and System Control (DPTSC) of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy was commissioned into service yesterday morning. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Union Minister for Electricity and […]
Up to 10 wells for ultra-deepwater Myanmar gas tieback
PERTH, Australia – Total/Woodside Energy’s block A-6 project in the Rakhine basin offshore Myanmar will be the country’s first ultra-deepwater development. The block covers an area close to 10,000 sq km (3,861 sq mi) in water depths of up to 2,300 m (7,546 ft). Woodside has a 40% interest in the joint venture and is the technical joint […]
