With the official launching of three new substations on Saturday, Myanmar’s national electricity grid is now providing 50 percent of the country’s power needs, says Minister of Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing.
U Win Khaing was speaking during the official opening of the Tatkyigon substation in Hmawby Township, Kyuntawkon substation in Okekan Township, and the Aphyauk substation in Aphyauk Township. The three new substations are located in Yangon Region.
He said at the event that the priority of the current government has been to develop infrastructure, especially electricity and transportation.
“The government’s reformation of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy to fulfill the power needs of the country has proven successful, as the national grid now provides 50 percent of the country’s electricity, compared with just 34 pc in 2016,” U Win Khaing said.
