Construction of Thermal Power Plant using Waste Disposal (Mudon)

Status:
Start:
FY2020-2021
End:
FY2021-2022

Project Description

The project will produce energy from municipal solid waste (MSW) and sidestreams of agricultural and wood industry in Mawlamyine, Mudon, Thanbyuzayat, Mon State and sell the electricity and heat as energy for an industrial zone in Mudon, Mon State. The electricity and heat to be generated by the project will reduce use of firewood and other traditional fossil fuel-based power such as diesel for rubber drying purposes.

The scope of works include construction of a thermal power plant in Mon State using a proven and sustainable Finnish bioenergy technology.

Project Expected Benefits

The project will convert waste into electricity and promote recycling. Adoption of an environmentally sustainable waste to energy solution will also reduce landfill requirements in urban environment, minimize waste pollution, improve air quality, create employment opportunities, and provide revenue for Mon State’s municipality and government. The project can also be an additional source of income for the local populace selling agricultural and wood industry waste or sidestreams. It will also facilitate technology and knowledge transfer of Finnish bioenergy technology.

Locations

Mon State

Total Project Cost

16.50M

Financing Type

Inviting Additional Financing

Implementing Government Agency

Mon State Government

Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan Alignment

Contact Detail

U Tin Ko Ko
Vice Chief Engineer / Department of Municipal Affairs
tkko.muse@gmail.com