Second phase of National Electrification Project begins

Second phase of National Electrification Project begins
A labourer works on an electric power pole to modify and maintain the high voltage power cables in Mandalay, Myanmar. Photo: EPA
A labourer works on an electric power pole to modify and maintain the high voltage power cables in Mandalay, Myanmar. Photo: EPA

Mandalay Electricity Supply Corporation, Electricity Supply Enterprise, Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MoEE) and Hitachi Soe Electric & Machinery (HISEM) have signed a contract agreement in Myanmar capital city Nay Pyi Taw for the second phase of National Electrification Project (NEP), power-technology.com reported.

Myanmar Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing said that the electrification project has been initiated after the country received a $310m loan from the World Bank.

The minister noted that the second phase of the NEP aims to complete electrification works across 4,700 villages, which are located within five miles of the system.

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