Ywama is a 70.3 MW gas power plant in Myanmar, commissioned in 2014. Ranked #6 of 12 gas plants in Myanmar, it represents 6.72% of the country's total gas capacity of 1,047 MW. The largest gas plant in Myanmar is Ngam Tae at 230 MW, making Ywama 3.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ahlone (154.2 MW, Gas), Hlawga (154.2 MW, Gas), and Thakayta (92 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Yangon Region, approximately 20 km from Yangon city.
11 years old
Myanmar, Asia
- 15. largest of 35 plants in Myanmar
- #11,697 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,528 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 1.76% of the installed capacity of Myanmar
11 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Nepal Electricity Authority operates 15 plants totalling 653 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 400 MW combined
Source: Open Development Myanmar
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Myanmar- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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