Caterpillar Inc. helps meet Myanmar's increasing energy demands

For the growing industrial and residential sectors.

Caterpillar Inc. has been assisting in a project aimed at providing power to meet increasing energy needs in Myanmar's growing industrial and residential sectors through the 52-MW Ywama Power Plant located in Insein Township, Yangon.

According to a release by Caterpillar Inc., the US$46.5 million plant, which officially commenced operation in early February, was delivered on a turnkey basis by Caterpillar Energy Solutions in collaboration with local Caterpillar dealer, Myan Shwe Pyi Tractors Limited (MSP CAT).

Caterpillar delivered turnkey power plant supply, project management, and commissioning of a facility housing 13 x Cat® CG260-16 gas generator sets alongside complete electrical and mechanical balance of plant equipment.

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MSP CAT provided installation and civil construction services including transformers, cable, electrical substation, fuel train, lighting and fire prevention equipment.

MSP CAT is also supplying a long-term operation and maintenance contract for the owner, UPP Power (Myanmar) Ltd. to ensure operational success. UPP Power (Myanmar) Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-listed UPP Holdings Ltd., is delivering electricity to the Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise (MEPE) under a 30 year contract.

“MSP is here to support the development of Myanmar, and we are delighted to be a significant player towards a brighter energy future,” notes MSP CAT Chairman, Khin Maung Win.