sesame crude oil refinery plant in myanmar

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Does Myanmar have sufficient edible oil production?
  • This paper reviews the development of the edible oil sector in Myanmar. Oilseed crops, namely groundnut, sesame, sunflower, mustard and niger, are one of the major crops in Myanmar and it covers 16% of the national cultivated area.‌
  • Where is sesame oil grown in Myanmar?
  • Production takes place exclusively in Mandalay, Magway, and Sagaing Regions located in the central dry zone of Myanmar. The climatic conditions of those areas favor the cultivation of edible oil crops and it is also known as “Myanmar’s Oil Bowl”. Sesame can be planted and harvested throughout the year.‌
  • How many hectares a year is Sesame cultivated in Myanmar?
  • Sesame is one of the most popular oilseed crops in Myanmar and it is cultivated 1.50 million hectares per year (50% of oilseed crops sown area) and yield is about 1,210.30 kilograms per hectare (20 baskets/ac) and production is around 756.25 thousand MT or 30.88 million baskets (16% of oilseed crops production) (Figure 3).‌
  • Who are the major oil companies in Myanmar?
  • Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, created in 1963; responsible for exploration, production and domestic gas transmission through a 1,200-mile onshore pipeline network. Major international oil companies (IOCs) engaged in Myanmar include TotalEnergies, the Essar Group, CNOOC, PTTEP, Petronas and Sinopec.‌
  • Why is Sesame important in Myanmar?
  • Sesame is an economically important crop not only for producing edible oil but also for domestic and international markets. It is also an essential component for Myanmar cultural ceremonies and traditional food. It also serves as cooking oil, a garnish, a snack, and a flavoring agent in some foods.‌
  • Which oil refinery in Myanmar produces palm oil?
  • They are Yuzana oil refinery which refines 300 MT/day, South Dagon oil refinery which refines 200 MT/day and Wilmar Myanmar Edible Oils Limited oil refinery in Thilawa port terminal which refines 460 MT/day. At present, crude palm oil can only be produced and palm oil refining production plants need to be developed.