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).

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.

What's happening in Myanmar's electricity infrastructure?

Source: Myanmar Institute for Peace and Security. The reported number of conflict-related incidents on electricity infrastructure has been declining following the peak in late 2021 and early 2022, but grid network capacity remains vulnerable.

What are the key challenges in Myanmar's power sector?

Key Challenges in the Power Sector Myanmar’s power sector expanded rapidly during the past decade, relying on natural gas and hydropower to meet fast-growing electricity demands. The total installed generating capacity increased from about 2,800 MW in 2010 to 7,100 MW in 2022.

What is Myanmar doing to improve power distribution?

Power distribution (i.e. street level power lines and transformers) is its first priority; the World Bank recently provided the Myanmar government with a US$400 interest-free loan to update power distribution, along with further support from International Finance Corporation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency and other development groups.

Does Myanmar import LNG?

Myanmar has not imported LNG since mid-2021. The LNG floating storage unit, which had been moored at Thilawa port since November 2020, left the country in March 2023. To maximize total daily power supply, electricity generation was ramped up from hydropower plants to compensate for lower electricity generation from gas-fired power plants.