Key facts
- The Thanlyin Oil Refinery has resumed operations after nearly a decade.
- The refinery is expected to meet half of Myanmar's fuel demand upon completion.
- Myanmar has been facing fuel import challenges, including rationing and secret imports from Iran.
The Thanlyin Oil Refinery, located near Yangon, Myanmar, has resumed operations on October 14, marking its return to service for the first time in nearly a decade. This restart is part of a national effort to decrease dependence on imported gasoline and jet fuel. Once fully operational, the refinery is projected to have the capacity to meet half of the country's fuel demand. The move comes amid significant challenges for Myanmar's fuel supply, including fuel rationing announced in March and reports of secret jet fuel imports from Iran.