Myanmar Project Bank

National Power Transmission Network Development Project (Phase I) (JICA Loan) (500kV Kankaung (Meikthila) and Sabakywe (Taungoo) Substation)

Project Factsheet
Status:
Implementation
Start:
FY2018-2019
End:
FY2022-2023

Sectors

Electrical transmission/ distribution

Project Description

The 500-kV transmission line from Meikhtila to Taungoo is aimed at increasing transmission capacity and improving system reliability along the national grid.

Project Expected Benefits

The project is expected to provide reliable power supply nationwide, especially to those living in remote areas that are currently without electricity. It is also envisioned to increase employment opportunities, boost productivity and facilitate emergence of new small and medium enterprises.

Locations

Meiktila Township, Mandalay Region
Taungoo Township, Bago Region

Total Project Cost

250.64M

Financing Type

Development Assistance

Implementing Government Agency

Department of Electric Power Transmission and System Control, Ministry of Electricity and Energy

Donors

Japan International Coorperation Agency

Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan Alignment

  • Pillar 1:
    Peace & Stability
  • Pillar 2:
    Prosperity & Partnership
  • Pillar 3:
    People & Planet
  • Goal 1
  • Peace, National Reconciliation, Security & Good Governance
  • Goal 2
  • Economic Stability & Strengthened Macroeconomic Management
  • Goal 3
  • Job Creation & Private Sector Led Growth                           
  • Goal 4
  • Human Resources & Social Development for a 21st Century Society
  • Goal 5
  • Natural Resources & the Environment for Posterity of the Nation

Contact Detail

U Aye Kyaw
Director General / Department of Power Transmission and System Control, Ministry of Electricity and Energy
dg.dptsc@gmail.com
https://www.moee.gov.mm/