Yangon—Myanmar’s nationwide power production declined by 104.7 megawatt (MW) within one month, compared with the maximum production of over 3,506 MW on 6 April, according to the figures from the Ministry of Electricity and Energy.

On 6 May, the maximum power production hit over 3,401 MW.

On 6 May, Yangon Region’s power consumption hit 1,345 MW, accounting for over 39 per cent of the total production while Mandalay Region consumed 516 MW (15 per cent), Nay Pyi Taw, 147 MW (nearly four per cent) and other regions and states, over 1,410 MW (over 41 per cent).

The ministry achieved its goal of satisfying up to 50 per cent of nationwide power demand at the end of 2019.

The ministry is making efforts to satisfy 75 per cent of power demand in 2025 and 100 per cent in 2030.

In order to satisfy the increasing power demand, the ministry plans to generate an additional 1,166 MW soon.