Yangon energieopslaginstallatie

Which power plants are used in Yangon?

Currently, natural gas-fired power plants supply the baseload, while hydropower is used for daytime peak load. Most gas-based generating capacity is in Yangon metropolitan area, including the country’s only two LNG-to-power plants. The remaining are in Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Mon, Rakhine and Ayerawaddy.

Why is Yangon facing a power crisis?

Major cities, including Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw, are facing power outages while industrial zones across the country are bracing for crippling power cuts and surging fuel prices. Increasing the power supply–demand gap is the major challenge to securing reliable electricity services in the country.

Where is Yangon generating power?

Most gas-based generating capacity is in Yangon metropolitan area, including the country’s only two LNG-to-power plants. The remaining are in Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Mon, Rakhine and Ayerawaddy. Hydropower generation is concentrated in Shan, Kayah and Kachin states, with smaller units in the hills of Bago, Magway and Sagaing regions.

How is the energy shortage affecting people in Yangon?

The energy shortage is affecting all walks of life across the country. Power outages in Yangon have caused long queues at the compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations. This has a direct impact on buses operated by the Yangon Bus Services and taxis, resulting in a shortage of public transport services for commuters.

How will Yangon's rehabilitate project help?

The project will rehabilitate the distribution network in selected townships and districts in Yangon, Mandalay, Sagaing, and Magway regions. It will help reduce system losses, resulting in increased supply of electricity to urban and rural consumers.

Where is the LNG import facility located in Myanmar?

The Myanmar LNG import facility, located at Thilawa industrial port on the Yangon River, includes an LNG floating storage unit. This unit stores imported LNG that is transformed to gas and supplied to natural gas-fired electric power plants in Yangon area. Because of its shallow depth, the Yangon River is only navigable by small-scale LNG vessels.