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
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Myanmar- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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