Overview
Shwedaung is a 55.35 MW gas-fired power plant in Myanmar. It operates as a gas power plant, contributing to the country's electricity generation capacity.
Shwedaung is a gas-fired power plant located in Myanmar, with a capacity of 55.35 MW. The plant is operational and plays a role in the country's power generation mix, which is dominated by natural gas and hydropower. The plant operates on natural gas, a relatively cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal. In Myanmar, gas power plants are subject to national environmental regulations, though enforcement can vary. The plant's capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for gas power plants globally. Shwedaung supports local electricity supply in the region, contributing to grid stability and economic activity. Its operation aligns with Myanmar's energy strategy, which emphasizes natural gas development to meet growing demand.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Myanmar, a country with developing environmental regulations, may involve less stringent emission controls. The plant's capacity of 55.35 MW suggests a moderate environmental footprint relative to larger facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Shwedaung gas power plant is located in Myanmar, with coordinates approximately 18.73°N, 95.23°E.
Shwedaung has a capacity of 55.35 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale gas power plant.
Shwedaung is a gas-fired power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel source.
Gas power plants in Myanmar are subject to national environmental laws, including emission standards for air pollutants. However, enforcement and monitoring may be less stringent compared to developed countries.
Shwedaung provides 55.35 MW of electricity to the local grid, supporting regional energy needs and contributing to Myanmar's overall power generation capacity.