How much will Myanmar's energy sector cost?

According to government policy preference the EMP predicts that Myanmar’s energy sector will be require an investment of between USD 30 to 40 billion over a 15 to 20 year period. Consultants' reports describe activities by a consultant or group of consultants related to preparing a TA project.

What is Myanmar's energy policy?

Myanmar’s energy policy aims to ensure energy independence by increasing national production of available primary energy resources through intensive exploration and development activities, including energy efficiency and conservation and promotion of renewable energy.

What is the Myanmar Energy Outlook modeling project?

As officially requested by the OGPD, ERIA started the Myanmar Energy Outlook Modelling Project. Through three working meetings and with ERIA’s support, the OGPD successfully developed an energy outlook model, based on business as usual (BAU).

How does Myanmar import energy?

Myanmar imported most of its petroleum product requirements and some coal. Import dependency is measured by dividing total energy imports by total energy production. Total production consists of oil, natural gas, coal, hydropower, biomass, solar/PV, and wind.

What will happen to Myanmar's energy supply in 2040?

The major imported fuel is oil, but by 2040 all fossil fuels will depend on imports because domestic production of gas, for example, will decline. As a result, current import dependency (14% in 2016) will surely increase to 49%. Myanmar’s energy supply security will be vulnerable. Therefore, the following policies are recommended:

How is electricity produced in Myanmar?

Electricity in Myanmar is mainly produced by hydropower and gas power plants. Myanmar also has coal, solar/PV, and biomass power plants. The electricity generation process in the model calculated the fuel requirement to produce electricity. The calculation of the primary energy requirements for electricity generation involves the following steps: