Local hydropower association goes independent
Founded in 2016 as the Hydropower Developers’ Working Group, MHDA is a platform where hydropower firms and related professionals are able to support talks, influence policies, and improve environmental and social management processes and governance. As its first initiative, the MHDA has partnered up with the Ministry of Electricity and Energy to produce standardised concessions […]
Local fuel prices increase by K140-K200 per liter in over four months
Local fuel prices have continued to increase by K140 to K200 per liter over the past four months as global oil prices reach about US$64 per barrel although Myanmar Kyat against dollar sees little fluctuation with the current value of just over K1,500, according to local filling stations. On April 18 in local market, maximum […]
China’s pipeline project brings 24-hour electricity supply to Myanmar
A wharf on Made Island, the starting point of the China-Myanmar crude oil and gas pipeline, awaits giant oil tankers. Courtesy: China-Myanmar crude oil and gas pipeline project It was completely dark outside at night when this Global Times reporter visited Kyaukpyu county, Myanmar eight years ago. Now, the city has witnessed tremendous changes thanks […]
PetroChina Intl launches its first gas station in Myanmar
* PetroChina International started its first gas station in Myanmar by late March, marking the energy firm’s entry into the Southeast Asian country’s retail fuel market, parent company China National Petroleum Co (CNPC) said on Friday * The gas station in Yangon is a joint venture between PetroChina International’s Singapore unit and a local Myanmar […]
Myanmar evaluates renewable energy in garment factories
Apparel factory managers met with solar companies and regional garment associations in Myanmar last week to discuss the potential for renewable energy in the sector. The event was arranged by the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA), the EU-funded SMART Myanmar project, and Swedish retailer H&M Group, in association with German development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. […]
Total power consumption hits over 3,600 MW in April
The country’s total power consumption hit a record high of 3,609 megawatts (MW) in April, up over 250 MW compared with the same period last year, according to Deputy Minister for Electricity and Energy Dr. Tun Naing. The annual power production reached 2,097 MW in 2014, 2,362 MW in 2015, 2,743 MW in 2016, 2,790 […]
SPC opens first service station in Myanmar
YANGON: Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC) opened its first service station in Myanmar on Saturday (Mar 30). The joint venture with Shwe Taung Group’s Shwe Taung Energy marks SPC’s first entry into the retail energy business in Myanmar. Shwe Taung Energy operates gasoline and diesel distribution centres across the country. “Customers are promised an enhanced refuelling […]
Rural areas rely on renewable energy sources to gain electricity
Small scale hydropower plants, wind turbines and renewable energy sources are potential sources to supply electricity in rural areas, said Union Minister Thaung Tun for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations. “The government is implementing to improve living standards for locals and infrastructure buildings in Chin State. In doing so, there will be many opportunities to […]
