30-12-2019

          Coordination meeting to plan uninterrupted distribution of electricity for the coming summer was held at Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation on 30^th December, 2019.

          Firstly, Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing said it is important for all departments to coordinate for sustainable electricity generation in the summer. Electricity is one of the most fundamental requirements to develop a nation and the ministry has plans to achieve 55 percent nationwide electrification in 2020-2021, 75 percent in 2025-2026 and a hundred percent by 2030.

          Then, Union Minister said they have plans to increase electric generation to meet the rising demand and consumption. H.E said a total of 4200 MW will be needed in 2020 and the plans for generating them as important as the distribution part as well generation mix just like hydropower will have to increase in order to fulfill the rising demand and continuously generation. H.E. said the electric sub-stations are important during the summer when consumption is high and to prevent outages and all proper maintenance and repairs should be made ahead of time.

          Next, Union Minister said the township electric engineers who are in close contact with people should clearly explain to public that they are working their best given the available time and resources to provide uninterrupted electricity.

          And then, officials from various departments and corporations explained their relevant preparations for summer electricity generation in 2020 and Yangon Region Minister for Electricity, Industry and Infrastructure Daw Nilar Kyaw and Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win replied to the discussion.
          Afterwards, the Union Minister gave his input where necessary.