Solar powers up with potential new contracts
Amid a push for new power sources, the Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) has announced talks with two companies for potential solar contracts. According to a press release, MOEE officials met with executives from Victory Radiance Trading Co L
Korean power project comes amid desperate supply gaps
A South Korean company will build a new 40 megawatt power plant in Bago, the company said, becoming the latest foreign firm to answer Myanmar’s desperate call for new power projects. The firm, MCM Power Company, will invest USD 35 million in a
First phase of power plan will be done by 2021
Myanmar will complete the first phase of its sweeping National Electrification Plan (NEP) by 2021, according to the public Electricity Supply Enterprise (ESE). It will be the first step towards the government’s goal of total nationwide electrifElectricity Generating Authority of Thailand to trade electricity to Myanmar
M. Patana Sangsriroujana, Thailand Deputy Governor for Policy and Planning declared that the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), has been requested by the Energy Minister to talk to Myanmar to sell energy to the neighboring country.T
Government fears power shortage
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) fears that power supply will not meet demand in the upcoming dry season. It warned of potential blackouts as it regulates hydroelectric dams to conserve water. Hydroelectric dams produce more than half of
