MOEE Briefing: Clarification on electricity and energy sector

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy held a briefing on the country's electricity and energy sector on Thursday at the Hluttaw Building in Nay Pyi Taw.

The event was organized in cooperation with the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) for the Development of Hluttaws to enhance the capacity of Hluttaw Representatives.

Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe made opening remarks, highlighting the importance of the electricity and energy sectors in national economic and social development. He stressed that reliable electricity supply is essential for households, agriculture, industries and businesses. He also encouraged Hluttaw Representatives to use accurate information about electricity generation and distribution to better understand local needs and make practical recommendations.

Union Minister U Ko Ko Lwin presented updates on the energy and electricity sectors, ongoing electricity projects, challenges facing the power sector, efforts to increase electricity generation and supply, and plans to develop the Myanmar National Grid Code and Distribution Code.

He also discussed energy trade and human resource development to support the expansion of electricity generation.Following the presentation, the Union Minister responded to questions, discussions and suggestions raised by the Hluttaw Representatives.