Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – According to Myanmar's Ministry of Electricity, the country is making every effort to improve its power supply, aiming to achieve a daily power generation of 3,400 megawatts (equivalent to 60,000 megawatt-hours) and strive for stable 24/7 power supply.
Currently, the power plants operated by Myanmar's Ministry of Electricity are divided into four categories based on energy type, with a total installed capacity of 6,725 megawatts. These include 32 hydroelectric power plants, 24 natural gas power plants, 2 coal-fired power plants, and 12 solar power plants, with various power sources working together to support the country's power supply.
"If all power plants were operating at full capacity, the power generation and transmission capacity could reach approximately 4,000 megawatts. However, due to human-caused damage and a continued decline in natural gas production, current power generation is more than 600 megawatts lower than full capacity, with daily power generation only maintaining a little over 3,000 megawatts. Some areas still need to implement time-sharing power supply," said an official from Myanmar's Ministry of Electricity.
To address its power supply difficulties, Myanmar is accelerating the repair of damaged power infrastructure, promptly repairing damaged power lines and substations to ensure uninterrupted power transmission. Simultaneously, the country is actively expanding its liquefied natural gas (LNG) power generation channels. A 500 MW LNG power plant has been successfully completed and is scheduled to officially commence operation on January 14, 2026, adding 500 MW of power supply capacity and further addressing the power shortage.
Currently, Myanmar's national electrification rate is 70.43%, with approximately 6.9 million electricity users. In terms of electricity consumption structure, about 61% of users enjoy residential electricity prices, with 42% of residential users consuming between 1 and 50 kWh per day, and 19% consuming between 51 and 100 kWh per day.
To safeguard the public's right to electricity, the Myanmar government continues to implement a subsidized electricity price policy, supplying electricity to the public at prices below actual production costs. An annual subsidy is provided for the difference between the electricity price and the actual cost to ensure stable and reasonable basic electricity prices for households.
Despite the higher cost of LNG power generation, Myanmar has prioritized it under its "LNG-Supporting Industry" initiative to ensure industrial production continuity and curb manufacturing output decline. Even with continued increased government investment in the power sector, LNG power generation remains a priority to fully support the stable development of the industrial economy.
To achieve a stable and sustainable power supply and optimize the cost structure of power production, Myanmar plans to introduce a special "economic electricity price" for industrial and commercial users. This measure aims to create a favorable production environment for businesses, provide reliable energy security, and help them expand their operations. Meanwhile, public electricity prices will remain unchanged, while industrial electricity will be gradually opened to the public. The Myanmar Ministry of Electricity calls on industrial enterprises to actively cooperate and work together to promote high-quality development of the national power sector and economy.
