Power System Development in Yangon City Project(North Okkalapa and North Dagon Township)

Status:

Start:

FY2020-2021

End:

FY2024-2025

Project Description

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).

The 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).

The 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.

Yangon 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.

At present, Yangon’s 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.

The project supports prioritization of rapid development of fundamental economic infrastructure such as energy generation, which is the fourth policy enumerated in the Government’s 12-Point Economic Policy.

Project Expected Benefits

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. In 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.

Locations

Yangon Region

Total Project Cost

48.04M

Financing Type

Public Domestic Financing, Development Assistance

Implementing Government Agency

Yangon Eletricity Supply Corporation

Donors

Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency

Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan Alignment

Contact Detail

Daw Yee Mon Mon

Deputy General Manager/Planning Department, YESC

yeemonmon@gmail.com

Description	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). The 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). The 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. Yangon 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. At present, Yangon’s 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. The project supports prioritization of rapid development of fundamental economic infrastructure such as energy generation, which is the fourth policy enumerated in the Government’s 12-Point Economic Policy.
Expected Benefits	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. In 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.
Implementing Government Agency	Yangon Eletricity Supply Corporation	Donors	Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency
Total Project Cost	$ 48.04M
Status	—	Implementation Period	FY2020-2021 - FY2024-2025
Ministry	Ministry of Electricity and Energy
Location	Yangon Region 📍 Loading map...
Contact	Daw Yee Mon Mon Deputy General Manager/Planning Department, YESC Ministry of Electricity and Energy yeemonmon@gmail.com