With an intention to disrupt the State’s peace and stability and rules of law, terrorists are committing acts of terrorism in various ways such as setting fire to and blowing up departmental buildings, schools, residential houses, roads and bridges and also they are committing acts of sabotages by invading villages. The terrorists made explosions on natural gas pipelines as follows:
- On 23 November, natural gas pipelines supplying gas-fired power plants in Yangon were targeted by terrorist attacks, causing explosions;
- The explosions forced the shutdown of the Hlawgar Power Plant in Yangon. This also resulted in a loss of 55 megawatts of electricity and a subsequent decrease in power supply to Yangon Region, Mon state, and Kayin state.
- Security forces are actively implementing necessary measures in the affected areas, while the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) staff are working diligently to repair the damaged infrastructure.
- This incident follows a similar attack on 16 November, where the gas pipeline distribution to Thahton Gas Turbine, via the Myaing Kalay Natural Gas Distribution Station, was exploded.
- Due to the explosion of the pipeline, Thahton Gas Turbine had to be stopped and a subsequent decrease in power supply to Yangon region, Mawlamyine, and Thahton townships.
- However, MOGE successfully conducted repair works, and operations were restored to normalcy by 18 November. The gas can be distributed normally to the Thahton Gas Turbine.
The recurrent attacks on non-military infrastructure have resulted in significant socio-economic losses for the public. Security measures are being intensified, with cooperation from the local population, to combat terrorists and ensure regional stability.
Source: Myawady Daily Newspaper (26-11-2023)
- The terrorists made explosions on natural gas pipelines supplying gas-fired power plants in Yangon and the gas pipeline distribution to Thahton Gas Turbine, via the Myaing Kalay Natural Gas Distribution Station.
- Due to the explosion of the pipelines, a subsequent decrease in power supply to Yangon Region, Mon state, and Kayin state.
engdate:
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 12:30
month:
November, 2023