Energy minister orders safety review of oil, gas pipelines

Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has instructed officials to conduct a safety review of the nationwide oil and gas pipeline network, following growing concerns by state officials and civic groups over a recurrence of the deadly gas pipe explosion last Friday.

US Delegation Looks to Boost Investment in Myanmar

YANGON — After a two-day visit to Myanmar, a delegation led by a US development agency says it hopes to boost post-coronavirus investment in the country and increase reengagement given its strategic location.

Scan Inter moves away from gas via GEP

SET-listed Scan Inter (SCN), a compressed natural gas (CNG) service provider, plans to acquire more assets in the renewable energy sphere via subsidiary Green Earth Power Thailand (GEP), which sees opportunities in Myanmar’s growing capital, Naypyidaw.

India proposes oil refinery to expand presence in Myanmar energy

India wants to build a US$6 billion oil refinery in Thanlyin, Yangon, to rival China’s investments in Myanmar’s energy sector, according to India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla and Indian Army Chief MM Naravane during their joint visit to Myanmar this week.