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Revision as of 20:32, 27 August 2014

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The Htantabin power stationis a proposed 270-megawatt (MW) power station in Yangon, Myanmar.

Location

The map below shows Htantabin Township, the approximate location where the plant would be built.

Background

The proposed operators of Htantabin power station are the Huaneng Lancangjiang Hydropower Co. of China and Htoo Trading Co. of Burma. It is proposed that the power be supplied to factories in three industrial zones of Yangon (Rangoon).[1]

In July 2014 it was reported that the Myanmar government had entered into a joint venture with Huaneng Lancang and Htoo companies to build the 270 megawatt coal plant in Htantabin, Yangon Region.[2]

Project Details

  • Sponsor: Huaneng Lancang, Htoo Trading
  • Parent company:
  • Developer:
  • Location: Htantabin Township, Yangon, Myanmar
  • Coordinates: 17.1333, 95.91667 (approximate)
  • Status: Announced
  • Capacity: 270 MW (2 x 135 MW)
  • Type: Subcritical
  • Start date:
  • Coal Type:
  • Coal Source:
  • Source of financing:

Resources and articles

References

  1. Pa’O Youth Organisation, Poison Clouds: Lessons from Burma’s largest coal project at Tigyit, Pa’O Youth Organisation, January 2011. (Pdf)
  2. "Ministry announces more coal-fired power plants," Eleven Myanmar, July 17, 2014.

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