Lawngdin is a 600MW hydro power project. It is planned on Nawchankha river/basin in Kachin, Myanmar. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2022 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2026.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 600 | – | 600 | Announced | Kachin, Myanmar | IGE Group of Companies; YPIC International Energy Cooperation & Development |
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Description
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The project is being developed by IGE Group of Companies and YPIC International Energy Cooperation & Development. These companies also have ownership stakes in the project.
Lawngdin is a run-of-river project. The project is expected to generate 2,401 GWh of electricity. The project cost is expected to be around $1,108.56m.
The hydro power project consists of 2 turbines.
Development Status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2022. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2026.
About YPIC International Energy Cooperation & Development
YPIC International Energy Cooperation & Development Company is an alternative energy company that focuses on generating energy through hydropower. The company is based in China.
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