Who manages Myanmar's energy sector?

Myanmar’s energy sector is managed by the Ministry of Electric Power (MOEP) and the Ministry of Energy (MOE), which together account for over one-third of public sector revenue. Before May 2022, the two ministries operated under one single Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE).

Does Myanmar have a power supply gap?

Myanmar’s power sector will likely continue to experience significant challenges. To sustain the current level of power supply would require adding 300-500 MW every year until 2030. Scenario analysis on the power supply–demand gap illustrates that available generating capacity is projected to not meet the growing demand.

How can Myanmar improve its power system?

Rebuilding Myanmar’s power system will require establishing trust to develop the power sector. Developing solar PV can add incremental generating capacity in a relatively fast manner.

What is happening in Myanmar's power sector?

Myanmar’s power sector has been severely afected by the ongoing political turmoil. The power sector has been spiralling downward since 2021 with prolonged electricity blackouts throughout the country. Electricity generation has been declining, resulting in a widening power supply–demand gap.

Will increasing imports help ease the electricity supply shortages in Myanmar?

While increasing imports could help to ease the electricity supply shortages in Myanmar, it remains challenging under the current circumstances. Improving power sector financial viability and recovering customer confidence are critical for private sector capital mobilization to enhance the quality of electricity services.

Why should Myanmar invest in a power plant?

Investments in the power plant and in transmission infrastructure will free-up electricity supply in the rest of the country and will remove capacity constraints to enable more households to connect. The project also contributes to Myanmar’s climate change mitigation and adaption commitments under the Paris Agreement.