Ministry implements first phase of NEP
According to the National Electrification Project (NEP), the ministry has started implementing the first phase of power supply project to electrify 5,080 villages with a two-mile radius of the national power grid, in January, 2019, said Union Minister for Electricity and Energy Win Khaing. Upon completion of the first phase project, about 626,757 households in […]
Power generation from renewable energy to be ended in six months
Power generation by renewable energy to be used for Hpa-an industry zone and Myawady economic zone will be finalized in six months, said Nan Khin Htwe, Chief Minister for Kayin State. “Good opportunities for those wishing to make investment will come into view. Power will be available from the national grid and other resources,” said […]
7 regions, states to get electricity access in Myanmar
YANGON, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — A total of seven regions and states will soon get electricity access under the National Electrification Plan (NEP), the official Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Saturday. As part of the NEP, the Electricity Supply Enterprise (ESE) under the Ministry of Electricity and Energy and 12 tender-winning companies signed […]
Myanmar: New electricity rates set to be announced this year
Any rise in electricity rates to be announced this year will take into account the needs of ordinary people, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) U Soe Myint has told� The Myanmar Times. “An increase in rates will take place this year, but only after we seek recommendations from all […]
Opportunities for India in Myanmar’s energy sector
Myanmar is reportedly planning to open fresh bids for its oil and gas blocks to international companies. In the last few years, the Myanmar government has taken concrete steps to restructure its energy sector and has identified natural gas as an important component of its energy master plan. This is a welcome development for India, […]
Government actively looking into electric vehicles, minister says
HE Ministry of Industry will encourage the manufacturing of electric vehicles in spite of the difficulties involved, said Minister of Industry U Khin Maung Cho. He said this at an event organised by local car assembler Dagon Arman Thit Co to launch three new car models in the local market on Sunday. Dagon Arman Thit […]
Ministry plans to produce additional 2700 mw to satisfy increasing power demand
Plans are under way to generate an additional over 2,700 megawatts as the nationwide power consumption is expected to hit around 4,531 mw in 2020-2021, said Win Khaing, Union Minster for Electricity and Energy on January 9. Currently, the country’s nationwide power consumption is increasing from 15 per cent to 19 per cent. To meet […]
Myitsone issue’s proper solution acceptable to both sides is being found out
Part of the controversial Myitsone Dam project, which was suspended by the government of President U Thein Sein in 2011, in northern Kachin State. (AFP) If Myitsone issue fails to be resolved after a long delay, it will seriously hurt the confidence of Chinese entrepreneurs in investing in Myanmar. Therefore, China and Myanmar are in […]
