Launglon power station
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Launglon power station is a cancelled power station in Launglon, Dawei, Tanintharyi, Myanmar.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Launglon power station | Launglon, Dawei, Tanintharyi, Myanmar | 13.792656, 98.10658 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the power station.
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 500 | unknown | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | 24 Hour Mining and Industry [100.0%] |
Project-level coal details
- Coal source(s): imported
Background
The project was mentioned in a brief news item in Eleven Myanmar in 2014. According to the article, 24 Hour Mining and Industry Ltd. was seeking to build a 500 MW coal plant in the Ramazu region of Launglon Township.[1]
In March 2015, it was reported that although the ministry had signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) with foreign and local companies for 12 different coal-fired power stations around the country, it was still working to gain public acceptance and had not advanced beyond the MoU stage for any of the projects, including the Launglon power station. Cwave Global was also listed as a sponsor.[2]
In March 2016, about 400 residents protested the permitting of the project by the outgoing government. The new administration was left to decide whether to push ahead with the project.[3]
There have been no further developments on the project since March 2016, and plans appear abandoned.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Coal Power Plants to Go Ahead in Tanintharyi," Eleven Myanmar, April 1, 2014
- ↑ Aung Shin, " Coal-fired power planned, but on hold," Myanmar Times, March 13, 2015
- ↑ "Villagers condemn power-plant project," Eleven, March 26, 2016
Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of coal-fired power stations, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Coal Plant Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
