At the start of 2025, Myanmar’s electricity production fell below 2,000 megawatts per day, leading to an increase in power outages compared to previous periods, according to the Ministry of Electric Power and reports from Yangon residents.

On January 1, 2025, the maximum electricity generation was 1,737.1 MW, rising slightly to 1,976.5 MW on January 2 but dropping again to 1,805.7 MW on January 3. This marked a significant decrease from December 2024, when daily electricity production consistently exceeded 2,000 MW.

Yangon residents reported more frequent power cuts, including nighttime outages. A resident from North Dagon Township stated, “Previously, when the electricity came back at 9 PM, it stayed on until 5 AM. Now, it goes off again by 1 AM and only returns around 5 AM. It’s much worse now.”

The national average electricity demand is around 4,400 MW per day, but only about 2,400 MW is currently being produced, meeting just 55% of the required supply. This shortfall stems from multiple factors, including damage to power lines and stations caused by sabotage and natural disasters, as well as insufficient gas supply for power plants.

To address the issue, authorities are working to repair damaged power infrastructure and accelerate LNG power plant projects for short-term solutions. For long-term improvements, the government is focusing on utilizing renewable resources such as hydro, solar, and wind energy.

The Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation (YESC) also appealed for public understanding regarding the limited electricity supply. It noted that while the total installed capacity of power plants is 7,272 MW, only about 4,000 MW can be distributed under optimal conditions due to various operational challenges.

YESC reiterated its commitment to improving the electricity supply and encouraged patience as efforts to restore and enhance the power infrastructure continue.