EDF suspends development of 671 MW Shweli 3 hydropower project following military coup
French utility Electricite de France (EDF) has suspended the development works for the planned 671 MW Shweli 3 hydroelectric power plant in the State of Shan following the human rights issue over the military coup in Myanmar.
In 2018, EDF has secured the development approval of the project from the National League for Democracy government. EDF partners with Japan’s Marubeni Corporation and local company Myanmar Ayeyar Hinthar for the construction and operation of the project.
The US$1.5 billion project aims to generate up to 3 billion kilowatt-hours of energy per year for the national grid.
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February 17, 2021
PTTEP receives Notice to proceed for 600 MW Integrated Domestic Gas to Power Project in Kyaiklat
PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) has received an exclusive right to develop the Integrated Domestic Gas to Power Project in Myanmar and signed the Notice to Proceed with t...
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September 30, 2020
Myanmar concludes solar tender of up to 1 GW capacity
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy of Myanmar has closed its solar tender of up to 1 GW capacity after announcing the winners with bids ranging from US$0.0348/kWh to US$0.051/kWh.
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September 30, 2020
Myanmar concludes solar tender of up to 1 GW capacity
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy of Myanmar has closed its solar tender of up to 1 GW capacity after announcing the winners with bids ranging from US$0.0348/kWh to US$0.051/kWh. The ...
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June 01, 2020
Myanmar launches tender for the installation of distribution lines and transformers for Ayeyarwady and Chin
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May 21, 2020
Myanmar launches 1 GW solar tender
Myanmar’s Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) has invited bids for the implementation of 1.06 GW of ground-mounted solar power projects from independent power producers (IPP) on a build-...
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