Ministry of Electricity and Energy is planning to start granting licenses to operate village gas stations aiming to boost small and medium enterprises for local villagers

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy is prepared to start granting licenses to operate village gas stations. The move is aimed to boost small and medium enterprises and the agricultural sector and to create jobs and income for local villagers.

Applicants must be residents of the village where they plan to open the gas station and each license holder is allowed to operate one station.

A village gas station is required to have at least 2,000 square feet with 40 feet of front space. The proposed space must be at least 300 feet from the village proper and its perimeter must be fenced using non-flammable materials. Moreover, the station must be at least two miles from larger gas stations opened under licenses from the Ministry and located a safe distance from heritage sites.

If a village gas station has access to electricity, petrol must be dispensed using an electric pump. If the station has no access to electricity, fuel can be dispensed using a hand pump or cups. Battery-powered pumps are not allowed. Petrol must be stored in a ground storage tank, and diesel under or above the ground. Underground storage tanks must be at least five feet from the fence and on-ground tanks at least 10 feet.

A gas station must be able to store at least 1,000 gallons of fuel and the facility must be built in line with the requirements set forth by the Ministry of Electricity and Energy. Repair and expansion of the facility cannot be carried out without prior permission.

(Myanmar Business Today: https://mmbiztoday.com/ministry-of-energy-to-issue-village-gas-station-licenses/ )

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