Ensuring a Sustainable Coal Supply in Myanmar for Electrical Generation

Power Transformer Station Panzadaung Creek Yangon Myanmar 2013 Image David DuByneA look at Myanmar’s Major Coal Mines which have reserves of over 10 million tons throughout the Saigang Region and Shan State.

Kalewa Area: Total Coal Reserves ‐ 214 million tons, Coal Type ‐ Lignite and Sub‐bituminous

Eastern Shan Area: Total Coal Reserves ‐ 143 million tons, Coal Type – Lignite and Sub‐bituminous

Lashio Area: Total Coal Reserves ‐ 29 million tons, Coal Type ‐ Lignite

Tigyit Area: Total Coal Reserves ‐ 20 million tons, Coal Type ‐ Lignite

Ensuring a Sustainable Coal Supply in Myanmar for Electrical Generation 2013