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Mitsubishi Electric to Supply Myanmar’s Electric Power Generation
Enterprise with High-voltage Switchgears and Transformers
Will contribute to development of stable power supply in Myanmar
TOKYO, October 24, 2018 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has
been selected to supply Electric Power Generation Enterprise (EPGE) in Myanmar with 46 gas-insulated
switchgears (GIS), 7 transformers and other equipment via subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Asia (Thailand) Co.,
Ltd. The equipment will be delivered beginning next year for use at substations scheduled to commence
operation in 2021.
The supply order falls under the Urgent Rehabilitation and Upgrade Project Phase 1 (Package 2), a Japanese
official development (ODA) project in Myanmar. Going forward, Mitsubishi Electric will supply a variety ofreliable, high-quality equipment to contribute to the development of Myanmar’s infrastructure and economy.

Gas-insulated switchgear

Special divided three-phase transformer

Myanmar is developing its electricity infrastructure to overcome power shortages due to the country’s rapid
economic growth. As of this effort, the country is urgently refurbishing and upgrading its aging substations as
a high-priority measure.

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Mitsubishi Electric’s gas-insulated switchgears can be installed in space-restricted areas of existing substations
and its special divided three-phase transformers can be packed in separate compact modules for easier shipping
to locations where transportation infrastructure is underdeveloped. Mitsubishi Electric was awarded with this
supply order based on high evaluation of its product quality and experience in supplying related products tocustomers in Japan and other markets.
Summary of Order
Substation
Ywama
Tharkayta
Ahlone230kV GIS (4)66kV GIS (25)66kV GIS (7)Item (units)
66kV GIS (10)230kV special divided three-phase 230kV transformer (2)230kV transformer (3) transformer (2) and other equipment and other equipment
DeliverySequentially from 2019
Electric Power Generation Enterprise
Headquarters

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

Ownership

Government of Myanmar: 100%

Established

April, 2016

Business

Electricity generation in Myanmar

Mitsubishi Electric Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Headquarters
Ownership
Established
Business

Bangkok, Thailand
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation: 30%,
Mitsubishi Electric Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd., etc.: 70%
April, 2013
Asian Pacific regional head office supporting energy system sales, etc. by Mitsubishi
Electric and affiliates

Environmental Friendliness
For insulation purposes, the GIS is filled with sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), a greenhouse gas that has 23,000
times more global warming potential than that of CO2. The SF6 leakage amount from Mitsubishi Electric’s
GIS is less than 0.1 percent per annum, significantly lower than the international standard of 0.5 percent perannum set by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
###About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
With nearly 100 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi ElectricCorporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electricaland electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite
communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment.
Embracing the spirit of its corporate statement, Changes for the Better, and its environmental statement, EcoChanges, Mitsubishi Electric endeavors to be a global, leading green company, enriching society withtechnology. The company recorded consolidated group sales of 4,444.4 billion yen (in accordance with IFRS;
US$ 41.9 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. For more information visit:
www.MitsubishiElectric.com*At an exchange rate of 106 yen to the US dollar, the rate given by the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on
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