YANGON: Union Minister for Energy U Ko Ko Lwin said that about 85 per cent of Myanmar’s natural gas consumption is used for electricity generation, and if gas leakage and loss could be prevented, the country could increase current power production by more than 30 per cent.
During his visit to the Titut pipeline base station in Bago Region on Oct 4, the minister inspected the operations of the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise and discussed ways to improve pipeline efficiency.
He noted that natural gas is a limited national resource that must be used efficiently, but significant gas losses are occurring due to low performance of equipment, aging pipelines and inaccurate metering systems. The ministry has already introduced plans to upgrade and replace pipelines and improve monitoring systems.
The minister added that cooperation with the Ministry of Electric Power is underway to reduce gas wastage by repairing or replacing low-efficiency generators and installing higher-performance machines in power plants. Upgrading projects for domestic gas networks — including pipeline replacements in Yangon Region — are also in progress.
Finally, he instructed officials to reuse recovered pipes where possibleand to ensure proper maintenance to prevent damage and extend their lifespan. - Eleven Media/ANN
