How many power plants are in Myanmar?

Myanmar's electricity supply is provided by five thermal power plants and nine natural gas turbines, in addition to eleven hydropower stations. The country's total production capacity is 1542 MW, but the amount being generated is 782 MW. Therefore, there are a total of twenty-five power plants (11 hydropower stations + 9 natural gas turbines + 5 thermal power plants) in Myanmar.

How will Myanmar's new hydropower station work?

The new hydropower station in Myanmar is a run-of-river type, which involves no resettlement, little land inundation, and environmental impact. It has an installed capacity of 600 MW, with an actual power supply of 174.8 MW and an annual power output of 4,033 GWh. The electricity will be transmitted to both Myanmar and China through 230 kV and 220 kV cables.

How much electricity does Myanmar get from power stations?

Under all the joint-venture agreements, Myanmar is entitled to get 10 to 15 percent of the annual electricity generation from the power stations free of charge.

Who owns Sino-Myanmar power station?

The Sino-Myanmar power station is owned by the Yunnan company, which holds 80pc of the joint-venture. The company will be fully in charge of the project construction, operation, and management for 40 years after its completion, and then transfer it to the Myanmar government.

Which countries will be able to buy electricity from Myanmar's power plant?

Electricity generated from Myanmar's power plant is to be sold to Thailand and the south-east Asia region. Power will be supplied for local use in accord with the ratio of shares held by Myanmar. The agreement to set up a joint-venture company is an important step in the implementation of the project.

Is MEPE building a power station in Myanmar?

MEPE is expected to begin work soon on building a 33-MW power station in Myanmar\. The project will have one gas-powered turbine and another that uses steam. Most of the project funding is to be provided by the Japanese government.