The project will involve construction, extension and rehabilitation of 66-kilovolt (kV) and 33-kV substations and distribution lines in Rakhine State, Chin State, Kayin State, Mon State and Tanintharyi Region. It will electrify an additional 126,571 households through the national grid and help achieve the Government’s full electrification target by 2030.

The project, which will enable the Government to address issues such as electricity supply security, greater accessibility, and affordability especially for those who are living in rural areas, will be implemented through a Japanese official development assistance (ODA) loan. The Ministry of Electricity and Energy is currently constructing new substations and lines using Union budget, and international loan and grant from World Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and KfW Development Bank.

Myanmar’s household electrification ratio is currently at 53%, which is lower than neighboring countries like Thailand and Vietnam.