Can Myanmar achieve its power goals?
Although less than 60% of Myanmar households have access to the national grid, the Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) believes the country is still on target to connect the whole of its population by 2030. At its first quarter meeting this weeUSD 171 Million ADB loan to help expand electricity access
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on December 5th it has approved a USD 171.27 million loan to help Myanmar construct 44 medium-voltage substations and 1,006 kilometers of distribution lines across Kayin state and the Ayeyarwady, east Bago,
Power subsidies extended till end of the year
The government will continue providing free power until at least the end of the year as part of the COVID-19 Economic Relief Plan (CERP). The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) announced this week that the CERP power subsidies, which began in
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
Major oil and gas block enters first development stage
An initial deal has been inked to exploit Myanmar’s A-6 offshore block. The development stands to be ASEAN’s first ultra-deepwater development, claims project partner MPRL E&P Operator Co. Contracts were signed between the Myanma Oil
