Myanmar’s offshore oil block auction opens
Myanmar on Wednesday launched an auction of 30 offshore oil and gas exploration blocks.
View ArticleLatpadaung inquiry results ‘alarming’, says AHRC
The Asian Human Rights Commission made the statement following the release of lawyers' group report.
View ArticleTaiwanese oil firm buys 30% share in onshore block
China’s Sinopec agrees to sell 30 percent share in exploratory block near Mandalay to Taiwan’s CPC.
View ArticleKyaukphyu residents issue new demands to govt, CNPC
Local groups insist that impact assessments are undertaken on the pipeline project.
View ArticleMaday protesters released on bail
Ten protesters against the China-backed pipeline are released on bail until May 16.
View ArticleMyanmar pipelines begin this year, says Yunnan official
China expects the natural gas pipeline will open in first half of the year, while oil will come later.
View ArticleConflict in Shan State could disrupt gas flow
Continued fighting in northern Shan State could prevent the Shwe Gas pipeline opening on time.
View ArticleMaday protesters should not face charges: HRW
New York-based rights group says Shwe Gas pipeline protesters were exercising basic rights.
View ArticleMyanmar could lose a third of forestry
WWF report on Mekong region show increased loss of natural forests in Myanmar.
View ArticleMyanmar ranked worst in resource governance
An industry watchdog says Myanmar is the least accountable of all nations rich in natural resources.
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