YESC to ration out power
angon Electricity Supply Corporation (YESC) yesterday issued a statement, saying that it will save and control its power production and distribution in order to stabilize the power system until the upper region gets rains. Power production from hydropower plants have declined as temperature soar to record highs this summer. Since May 1, this year, Yangon […]
Power production declines by over 250 MW in four months
Within four months, the country’s highest power production output has declined by over 250 MW, according to the figures from the Ministry of Electricity and Energy. The highest power production was 3,303.9 MW on January 7 this year. The ministry produced 3,078 MW on May 5, down 255.9 MW. Yangon Region consumes 1,282 MW or […]
Italy extends funds to help light up Chin state
Italy will lend €30 million to Myanmar for solar panels to light up rural residential areas in Chin State, said U Tun Lwin, deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MOALI). “We will use the funds to implement electrification projects in Chin state,” he said. The loan agreement was signed between […]
French to help finance Myanmar’s hydropower upgrades
Myanmar is set to receive a €35.7 million (K60.2 billion) loan from the French Development Agency (AFD) to upgrade to five hydropower plants, President U Win Myint said in a message to the Assembly of the Union (Pyidaungsu Hluttaw). The term of the loan is for 13 years, with a seven-year grace period, at an […]
Deputy minister stresses need to approve all budgets to ensure enough power supply
Electricity generation is not a task that can be carried out overnight, and the government needs to approve all the budgets the Ministry of Electricity and Energy has demanded, said Deputy Minister Dr Tun Naing. The deputy minister’s remark came after the question of a member of parliament at a parliamentary session of the Lower […]
Scheduled Power Outages for Myanmar’s Major Cities
MANDALAY—The electricity supply boards in Yangon and Mandalay have told the public to prepare for reduced power distribution rates and major power outages due to a reduction in rates of electricity being generated by hydropower stations. The Mandalay Electricity Supply Corporation (MESC) announced on Sunday that it will cut power to different districts of Mandalay […]
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 […]
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 […]