ELECTRICITY and Energy Development Commission Chairman and Union Minister at the Ministry 1 of the President’s Office U Tin Aung San presided over the fifth coordination meeting of the commission yesterday.
Speaking at the
occasion, the Union minister highlighted the intention of the meeting,
activities of the commission within the formation period, implementation of 15
major objectives and the need to support the state economy by offering
opportunities and incentives based on policies set by the government.
He continued that to
fully meet the country’s electricity demand, efforts must be made to generate
power from all available sources. Since the formation of the commission up to
the present, progress in electricity generation includes the connection of the
new solar power plant, Thazi 40-megawatt, to the national grid. The Thabyaywa
40-megawatt plant will also be connected in early March. Moreover, the
500-megawatt LNG project, implemented to supply electricity within a short
timeframe, began commercial power generation on 14 January 2026.
The hydropower, a clean
and renewable energy source with relatively low production costs, should be
further developed through the implementation of large-scale hydropower projects
to meet the country’s future electricity demand. In carrying out such projects,
they must comply not only with laws, rules, regulations, procedures, standards,
and criteria, but also with internationally recognized standards. The
commission also needs to make efforts to ensure better land and water
resources, improve socio-economic status, sustainable use, support the regional
development, enhance water transport, reduce flooding risks and create
opportunities for environmentally based river tourism development.
In the energy sector,
pilot projects using AI technology to increase natural gas production from thin
sand layers have already commenced. In older oil fields, joint ventures with
private entrepreneurs are being implemented under a “Well by Well Basic” system,
with agreements signed and operations underway. Two-dimensional seismic surveys
have been completed in Kyaiklat Township of Ayeyawady Region and in Twantay and
Kungyangon townships of Yangon Region, and further processes for exploration
and production are ongoing. A Production Sharing Contract has been signed for
the M-10 offshore block (Min Ye Thu Project) in the Gulf of Mottama.
He added that Phase I
of the new refinery project at No 1 Refinery (Thanlyin) is expected to begin
operations soon, marking the first refinery to be opened since the Thanbayakan
refinery, which was last inaugurated in 1982. All are urged to implement new
offshore projects, which are crucial for the future energy sector, within the
designated timeframe.
Vice-Chairman 1 Union
Minister for Electric Power U Nyan Tun and Vice-Chairman 2 Union Minister for
Energy U Ko Ko Lwin reported on ongoing electricity and energy development
measures, renewable energy and ongoing work plans.
The commission
secretary, joint secretary and members discussed the development of the
electric power and energy sectors.
After hearing the
reports, the Union minister emphasized that electricity and energy are key
driving forces for national socio-economic development. To achieve the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is essential to ensure an adequate and
reliable energy supply. For both developed and developing countries, energy
security is a priority to guarantee sufficiency and long-term stability. As
Myanmar is rich in renewable energy resources such as hydropower, wind, and
solar energy, there should be systematic use of these sources to meet the
country’s electricity and energy needs. The electricity and energy sectors are
the ones with huge technology and investment, and so laws, rules and
regulations should be set for the interests of both the country and investors.
MNA/ KTZH
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