THE Department of Hydropower Implementation of the Ministry of Electric Power have invited open tenders to develop six new hydropower projects with private investment. The ministry invited hydropower companies interested in the project to be implemented in Phone In Kha, Kasan Ye, Namhmeseng, Nam Kan, Nam Tabat (Kayah) and upper Hsedawgyi. The statement added that […]
Myanmar rushes power plant projects to avoid more blackouts
October 31, 2019 by
Myanmar’s government is trying to address the country’s worsening power shortage, aiming to add 1,072 megawatts of new electricity generating capacity ahead of elections in late 2020. The move reflects concerns about growing public dissatisfaction over crippling power blackouts and price increases to help fund a string of power plant projects. The energy ministry announced […]
New Hydropower Developers’ Association to drive sustainability in Myanmar
May 13, 2019 by
A new industry association is launching in Myanmar to promote sustainable development in the hydropower sector. The Myanmar Hydropower Developers’ Association (MHDA) is an innovative platform for hydropower companies and industry professionals to support dialogue, influence sector policies, and improve environmental and social management practices and governance. The MHDA was founded in 2016 as the […]
Myanmar and China may have no choice but to scale back and move their troubled dam project
May 7, 2019 by
In late April, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi visited Beijing to take part in the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. There China and Myanmar signed three bilateral cooperation agreements, discussed the extensive promotion of their relations and conducted constructive consultations on Myanmar’s peace process and stability in the border areas. […]
Myanmar to build LNG power stations to meet energy requirements in 2022
April 4, 2019 by
Myanmar is planning to start three liquefied natural gas (LNG) power projects and a combined cycle power project to meet energy requirements in 2022, said Union Minister Win Khaing of Electricity and Energy. “The ministry provided electricity to 30 per cent of households recent years and the supply will be up to 50 per cent […]
Upper Paunglaung hydropower project opened in Sittang River valley
December 16, 2015 by
Myanmar’s 140-MW Upper Paunglaung hydropower project officially opened this week in a ceremony that included officials from the country’s Minsitry of Electric Power and President U Thein Sein. Located in central Myanmar along the Paunglaung River, the $24 million plant will help meet the country’s demand for power, which is increasing about 15 percent per […]
IFC signs services agreement for hydroelectric development with Myanmar
October 7, 2015 by
World Bank Group member, International Finance Corp., in September signed an advisory services agreement with the government of Myanmar to help improve environmental and social risk management in hydropower projects, according a press release from the IFC. Myanmar has recently approved a new electricity law and is finalizing the procedures for environmental impact assessment. The […]
