Gas-fired plant in Kyaukse to be built

September 7, 2018 by

A 145-megawatts natural gas-fired power plant will be built in Kyaukse of Mandalay Region, according to the Ministry of Electricity and Energy. The gas-fired power plant will be implemented within Baelin 230 kV substation by Powergen Kyaukse Company Limited. 18MW gas engines for the power plant, purchased from Wartsila Company, arrived to Ahlone international port […]

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Yangon suspends property project near Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel

April 2, 2018 by

Residents are objecting to a real estate development project earmarked for construction near the Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel at Pale Street, Bahan township, as it is near Kokkine reservoir, which supplies water to nine townships in Yangon. Locals are concerned about potential damage to the reservoir and water pumping station, as well as obstruction […]

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Thaketa gas plant commences supplying power in Yangon

March 23, 2018 by

More than 40,000 households will now receive electricity following the scheduled completion and opening of a combined-cycle gas power plant in Thaketa township, Yangon Region, over the weekend. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was signed in January 2016. The 106 megawatt plant was built and will be operated under a 30-year joint venture between the […]

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Total to develop LNG project, continue offshore production work in Myanmar

February 13, 2018 by

Myanmar is planning to double the supply of electricity in the country over the next two years with power generated by liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet an expected domestic shortfall. Last month, the Ministry of Electricity and Energy issued a “Notice to Proceed” to investors in four gas projects, which will collectively add 3,000 […]

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Colliers Property Report – Yangon Retail Q2 2017

August 18, 2017 by

Retail Market Faces Bright Future Yangon’s retail scene is undergoing modern transformation. Foreign F&B brands, new technologies, and upbeat designs are defining the trend, and the consumers are strongly embracing these new experiences. Colliers sees a shift towards trendier concepts and that a wider variety of product offerings will be essential for retail developments going […]

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Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Urgent Power Plant Rehabilitation and Upgrade Project. Closing Date 26 Dec 2016.

November 1, 2016 by

Subscribe to our tender alert mailing list Ministry of Electricity and Energy Electric Power Generation Enterprise Invitation for prequalification (EPGE G-02) Urgent Power Plant Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Power Project (Phase I) Loan Agreement No. MY-P2 The Republic Of The Union Of Myanmar has received a credit from Official Development Association (ODA) of the Japan […]

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Rangoon Govt Orders Safety Modifications to High-Rise Buildings Under Construction

July 15, 2016 by

RANGOON — Despite complaints from developers, a review committee for the construction of high-rise buildings has ordered safety modifications to 12 structures, stating that failure to follow Rangoon’s updated urban planning standards could cause harm to the city and its residents. This week the Rangoon divisional government ordered the developers of the buildings to reduce […]

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Ks 1 bn earmarked for drainage system in 13 Yangon townships

June 3, 2016 by

The Yangon Region government will allot Ks 1 billion to improve drainage systems in 13 townships, including six downtown townships. MP Than Naing Oo from Pabedan Township said: “Our township administrator told me that Ks 1 billion will be allotted to install working drainage systems in 13 townships. The government will allot money to flooded […]

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Private gas-fired power project adds 230MW to national grid

March 7, 2016 by

A new privately run gas-fired power plant has joined the national grid system, boosting Myanmar’s power capacity, according to state newspapers. In 2011, Myanmar had 10 state-owned gas-fired power plants, with a total capacity of 270 megawatts (MW). Since then, 10 privately run gas-fired power plants have been connected to the national grid, bringing total […]

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Ship cleared to leave Yangon port after collision

May 8, 2015 by

As the investigation into the collision of two ships in Yangon River on April 26 proceeds, the container ship involved was allowed to leave Yangon Port, said a Shipping Agency Department spokesperson. U Aung Myo Tin said the container Panja Bhum, carrying 525 containers of beans, garments and other goods, had been cleared to depart […]

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