Energy Development : LNG-based power facilities at Thilawa Port inspected

Chairman of the Electricity and Energy Development Commission, Union Minister at the President Office (1) U Tin Aung San inspected LNG-based power facilities at Thilawa Port in Yangon Region on Friday.

The Union Minister, together with regional officials, visited the Floating Storage Unit (FSU) for liquefied natural gas (LNG), the regasification unit, and the Thanlyin 200-megawatt power plant, which is currently producing an initial 150 megawatts of electricity.

Officials briefed on the progress of LNG storage, gas conversion processes, and test operations of power generators. The Union Minister gave instructions to ensure efficient use of LNG, stable operation of power plants, and timely reporting of any difficulties.

They also inspected LNG transfer from the FSU to the regasification unit and control room operations. The LNG project has already completed initial testing and began increasing power generation from 40 megawatts to 150 megawatts starting December 17. The projects aim to increase total electricity production to 500 megawatts, helping meet electricity demand for the public and industrial zones.