YANGON: Myanmar’s Ministry of Electricity and Energy says electricity demand is increasing by about 15 per cent each year, putting heavy pressure on the country’s power supply system.
The ministry said only about 70 per cent of public demand can currently be met because several power generation projects were delayed or blocked.
Around eight per cent of generated electricity is also lost through plant operations and long-distance transmission lines before reaching consumers.
Authorities added that some power plants, substations and transmission lines have been damaged in attacks, forcing the remaining infrastructure to carry excessive loads and increasing technical risks across the national grid.
The ministry said repair teams have continued maintenance work despite security threats, including landmine attacks and assaults on workers, which have reportedly caused deaths and injuries among staff.
Despite the challenges, the ministry said efforts are ongoing to increase electricity distribution and urged the public to help protect energy infrastructure and follow official electricity-saving guidelines. - Eleven Media/ANN
