What is the Ministry of energy in Myanmar?

Ministry of Energy was formed on 1985 April (12) by Council of State. In 2016, union government combined Ministry of Electric Power and Ministry of Energy as Ministry of Electricity and Energy. The Ministry of Energy, Myanmar initially focused on developing the country's oil and gas sector, which was the most important source of energy at the time.

Who manages Myanmar's energy sector?

Myanmar’s energy sector is managed by the Ministry of Electric Power (MOEP) and the Ministry of Energy (MOE), which together account for over one-third of public sector revenue. Before May 2022, the two ministries operated under one single Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE).

What is Myanmar's energy policy?

Myanmar’s energy policy aims to ensure energy independence by increasing national production of available primary energy resources through intensive exploration and development activities, including energy efficiency and conservation and promotion of renewable energy.

What is the power generation capacity of Myanmar?

The power generation capacity in 2015-2016 is shown in Figure 2 that amounted to 15,971 GWh. Hydropower is the dominant source in electricity production (69%), while the remaining 39% are shared between various fossil fuels. Source: Ministry of Electricity and Energy 2017 Myanmar.

Who are the working group members of Myanmar energy statistics 2019?

The working group consists of experts from the Oil and Gas Planning Department, Ministry of Electricity and Energy; and ERIA. Working group members have been contributing their time and expertise to the project after successfully launching Myanmar Energy Statistics 2019.

Does Myanmar have a long-term energy master plan?

In 2015, the Government of Myanmar developed a long-term energy master plan, including EE&C elements with support from ADB. As part of this collaboration, the government released the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Policy, Strategy and Roadmap (2016).