One of the largest 225 megawatt Sembcorp industries gas fired power plant (IPP) in Myingan, Mandalay region began full commercial operations on 10 October 2018, after its first phase of operations in May

Sembcorp Industries’ US$300 million gas-fired power plant in Myingyan, Mandalay commenced full commercial operations on Wednesday following its first phase of operations in May.

The 225-megawatt Sembcorp Myingyan Independent Power Plant (IPP) is one of the largest power plants of its kind in the country and also among the most efficient, Dennis Foo, managing director of Sembcorp Myingyan Power Co, told The Myanmar Times.

The facility utilises advanced combined-cycle gas turbine technology that maximises power output while minimising emissions. The company said in a statement that this is “in line with our sustainability commitment to reduce carbon emission intensity by close to 25pc by 2022.” 

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