{"id":866,"date":"2026-05-25T16:02:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectbank.aggademo.com\/?post_type=project_proposal&p=866"},"modified":"2026-08-03T17:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T10:41:25","slug":"power-system-development-in-yangon-city-projectnorth-okkalapa-and-north-dagon-township","status":"publish","type":"project_proposal","link":"https:\/\/www.projectbank.gov.mm\/my\/project-proposal\/power-system-development-in-yangon-city-projectnorth-okkalapa-and-north-dagon-township\/","title":{"rendered":"Power System Development in Yangon City Project(North Okkalapa and North Dagon Township)"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[24],"class_list":["post-866","project_proposal","type-project_proposal","status-publish","hentry","tag-previous-data"],"contact_person_name":"Daw Yee Mon Mon","project_id":"PB-ID-1351","date_created":"2020-07-21","position_department":"Deputy General Manager\/Planning Department, YESC","date_last_modified":"2020-11-16","phone_number":"","address":"No.195\/197, Lower KyeeMyinDaing Road, Alone Township","project_name_myanmar":"Power System Development in Yangon City Project(North Okkalapa and North Dagon Township)","email":"yeemonmon@gmail.com","project_name_en":"Power System Development in Yangon City Project(North Okkalapa and North Dagon Township)","project_description_english":"The project will involve upgrading and expansion of substations and distribution lines to improve reliability of the power supply system, reduce power distribution losses, and enhance energy efficiency. Upon completion, the additional capacity of the substations will be 180 megavolt ampere (MVA).\r\n\r\nThe project is to be implemented with loan financing from the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) and budget contribution from Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation (YESC).\r\n\r\nThe project will be implemented in four townships and one town (North Okkalapa Township, East Dagon Township, North Dagon Township, ShwePaukKan Town and Mayangone Township) located in the eastern and western districts with residential areas, urban development areas, and industrial zones.\r\n\r\nYangon is the largest city as well as the economic center in Myanmar with a population of about 7.3 million. It has 45 townships and 15 industrial zones. The eastern and northern parts of Yangon Region have seven and eight industrial zones, respectively. The Thilawa Special Economic Zone is located in the southern district.\r\n\r\nAt present, Yangon\u2019s electrification ratio is about 86%. The electric power demand in Yangon has rapidly increased in recent years due to economic growth. The maximum electric power demand in Yangon was recorded at 1,590 megawatts (MW) in 2019. Taking into account the forecasted economic growth in 2022, the maximum electric power demand is expected to be about 2,524 MW in Yangon Region. Hence, it is essential to upgrade and extend the existing Yangon electricity distribution network to meet demand for stable and reliable electric power supply.\r\n\r\nThe project supports prioritization of rapid development of fundamental economic infrastructure such as energy generation, which is the fourth policy enumerated in the Government\u2019s 12-Point Economic Policy.","website":"","project_description_myanmar":"The project will involve upgrading and expansion of substations and distribution lines to improve reliability of the power supply system, reduce power distribution losses, and enhance energy efficiency. Upon completion, the additional capacity of the substations will be 180 megavolt ampere (MVA).\r\n\r\nThe project is to be implemented with loan financing from the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA) and budget contribution from Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation (YESC).\r\n\r\nThe project will be implemented in four townships and one town (North Okkalapa Township, East Dagon Township, North Dagon Township, ShwePaukKan Town and Mayangone Township) located in the eastern and western districts with residential areas, urban development areas, and industrial zones.\r\n\r\nYangon is the largest city as well as the economic center in Myanmar with a population of about 7.3 million. It has 45 townships and 15 industrial zones. The eastern and northern parts of Yangon Region have seven and eight industrial zones, respectively. The Thilawa Special Economic Zone is located in the southern district.\r\n\r\nAt present, Yangon\u2019s electrification ratio is about 86%. The electric power demand in Yangon has rapidly increased in recent years due to economic growth. The maximum electric power demand in Yangon was recorded at 1,590 megawatts (MW) in 2019. Taking into account the forecasted economic growth in 2022, the maximum electric power demand is expected to be about 2,524 MW in Yangon Region. Hence, it is essential to upgrade and extend the existing Yangon electricity distribution network to meet demand for stable and reliable electric power supply.\r\n\r\nThe project supports prioritization of rapid development of fundamental economic infrastructure such as energy generation, which is the fourth policy enumerated in the Government\u2019s 12-Point Economic Policy.","expected_outputs":"The project will provide reliable and stable electricity in Yangon needed for industrial development, among others. It will help reduce system losses and subsequently increase electricity supply to urban and rural consumers to support inclusive and sustainable economic development. Strengthening power supply capacity is critical for reducing poverty and enhancing the medium- and long-term development prospects of Myanmar.\r\n\r\nIn particular, the project will reduce distribution losses by expanding and upgrading the existing distribution facilities in the eastern and western districts of Yangon Region; minimize power outages duration and frequency upon completion of the 66-kilovolt (kV) ring circuit; and supply stable and reliable electricity from the national grid especially to the consumers and commercial businesses in the target townships.","expected_outputs_myanmar":"The project will provide reliable and stable electricity in Yangon needed for industrial development, among others. It will help reduce system losses and subsequently increase electricity supply to urban and rural consumers to support inclusive and sustainable economic development. Strengthening power supply capacity is critical for reducing poverty and enhancing the medium- and long-term development prospects of Myanmar.\r\n\r\nIn particular, the project will reduce distribution losses by expanding and upgrading the existing distribution facilities in the eastern and western districts of Yangon Region; minimize power outages duration and frequency upon completion of the 66-kilovolt (kV) ring circuit; and supply stable and reliable electricity from the national grid especially to the consumers and commercial businesses in the target townships.","project_status":"","start_fiscal_year":"FY2020-2021","funding_sources":"Public Domestic Financing, Development Assistance","financing_information":"","tender_date":"0000-00-00","developer_name":"","implementing_agency":"Yangon Eletricity Supply Corporation","implementing_agency_myanmar":"Yangon Eletricity Supply Corporation, \u101c\u103b\u103e\u1015\u103a\u1005\u1005\u103a\u1014\u103e\u1004\u1037\u103a \u1005\u103d\u1019\u103a\u1038\u1021\u1004\u103a\u101d\u1014\u103a\u1000\u103c\u102e\u1038\u100c\u102c\u1014","ministry":"Ministry of Electricity and Energy","project_location":"Yangon Region","project_location_myanmar":"\u1019\u103c\u1031\u102c\u1000\u103a\u1025\u1000\u1039\u1000\u101c\u102c\u1015, \u101b\u1014\u103a\u1000\u102f\u1014\u103a\u1010\u102d\u102f\u1004\u103a\u1038\u1012\u1031\u101e\u1000\u103c\u102e\u1038\r\n\u1019\u101b\u1019\u103a\u1038\u1000\u102f\u1014\u103a\u1038, \u101b\u1014\u103a\u1000\u102f\u1014\u103a\u1010\u102d\u102f\u1004\u103a\u1038\u1012\u1031\u101e\u1000\u103c\u102e\u1038\r\n\u1012\u1002\u102f\u1036\u1019\u103c\u102d\u102f\u1037\u101e\u1005\u103a\u1021\u101b\u103e\u1031\u1037\u1015\u102d\u102f\u1004\u103a\u1038, \u101b\u1014\u103a\u1000\u102f\u1014\u103a\u1010\u102d\u102f\u1004\u103a\u1038\u1012\u1031\u101e\u1000\u103c\u102e\u1038\r\n\u1012\u1002\u102f\u1036\u1019\u103c\u102d\u102f\u1037\u101e\u1005\u103a\u1019\u103c\u1031\u102c\u1000\u103a\u1015\u102d\u102f\u1004\u103a\u1038, \u101b\u1014\u103a\u1000\u102f\u1014\u103a\u1010\u102d\u102f\u1004\u103a\u1038\u1012\u1031\u101e\u1000\u103c\u102e\u1038","townships":"Dagon Myothit South Township; 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