Upgrading works for low capacity natural gas power plants are to be integrated by foreign and local investments, according to Minister Aung Than Oo of the Ministry of Electric Power.
“There are many visits made by foreign
and domestic companies who are interested in doing upgrading works for
low capacity power plants currently running in Myanmar,” the Minister
said.
At present, there are ten power plants
currently running and they can produce 700 megawatt. But, these plants
really produced around 300 megawatt.
The old Ngan Tae power plant in
Mawlamyine is making upgrading works with Myanmar Lighting (IPP) Company
Ltd, and planning to distribute electricity to Mon State and Kayin
State.
“The capacity in Ngan Tae power plant is
degrading and the difference between the natural gas used and the
amount of electricity produced is quite large and so we are planning to
upgrade with a company,” he added.
Some Myanmar companies as well as
companies from United States of America and other countries are paying
visits here and making observation to do upgrading works.
While in observation and in upgrading
works, these power plants will run as usual as to fulfill the
requirements of Myanmar’s electricity.
source: Eleven Myanmar
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