Myanmar takes measures to ensure sufficient power supply by summer

Myanmar authorities are taking measures to ensure sufficient power supply to Yangon region in the coming summer season with full voltage and un-interrupted power supply, the official Global New Light of Myanmar reported Thursday.

A 300-megawatt power station is being built in Serikkyi Khanaungto township in the region and a power station vessel capable of generating 300 megawatts will be docked at Thilawa Terminal to supply electricity to the region, Daw Nilar Kyaw, Yangon Region Minister of Electric Power, Industry and Road Transportation was quoted as saying.

Being a commercial hub of the country, electricity consumption in the region is increasing year by year.

She called for efficient distribution of power, saying that the region faces 13.5 percent loss along its power grids.

Charges for electricity in the region are so cheap that the ministry faced loss of 470 billion kyats (361.53 million U.S. dollars) each year, she said, adding that with the new power generating facilities, the ministry will suffer a loss of 900 billion kyats this year.

According to the minister, Myanmar is also drafting a master plan to establish special economic zones, a seaport and a new international airport in the southern district of Yangon region and the master plan is being worked out with international organizations and experts to be submitted to the parliament in next March.

Yangon region has a population of over 6 million. Endit