Electric Power Industry: Union Minister makes inspection, holds meeting

Union Minister for Electric Power U Thaung Han made inspections in Magway Region on Saturday.

First, the Union Minister inspected the Solar+Gas Engine Hybrid power plant project site near the Thabyaysan Village in Magway Township, heard report on the project data and stressed that In order to meet the specified quality and if there are any difficulties, the ministry will provide necessary support.

It is necessary to produce 120 megawatts by December 2023. There, he also inspected land reclamation work, engine foundation work, generators, completion of construction of Construction Power, construction of fence and completion of the construction of the project entrance road.

The Union Minister also attended a meeting with the Magway Region Chief Minister and officials. In this meeting at the regional government office, the Union Minister said that in Magway Region, there are many resources to generate wind power and plans are being made to carry out wind power generation activities.

There are about 32 billion Kyats electricity bill arrears in Magway Region, and the Union Minister asked for the necessary security to be provided while collecting the electricity bill arrears.

And, the Chief Minister said that Magway Region is planning to produce more electricity using solar energy. He also pledged to provide necessary security while collecting the electricity bill arrears.

The meeting continued with discussions on distribution of more electricity within the region, collection of electricity bill arrears and implementation and completion of projects as soon as possible.