Energy Spotlight - A "Myanmar Times" Special Feature - August 2012

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Implications for Myanmar over the lucrative A-1 concession - How much for Daewoo?..."The geopolitical challenge for Myanmar?s energy sector" - Soe Myint [a retired director-general of the Department of Energy Planning under the Ministry of Energy]..."Positive FDI picture, but hurdles remain" - Juliet Shwe Gaung..."Three main types of insurance policies in energy sector" (General manager of the Myanma Insurance, Dr Mg Maung Thein discusses with The Myanmar Times reporter Thiha Toe about insurance policies in the energy sector.)..."Concerns remain over Shwe gas benefits" - Juliet Shwe Gaung...?I expect to see rapid change change for the better? - U Moe Myint ["The potential for Myanmar?s energy sector has never been better in light of the government?s efforts to reform the economy and subsequent lifting of many Western sanctions. Myanmar?s oil man, MPRL E&P CEO U Moe Myint, discusses with "The Myanmar Times" the potential for investment in the sector and what it means for the country?s development potential."]...Current development of major hydropower projects: - Map of Burma and boxes covering: Ayeyarwady Maykha/ Malikha Dams; Tamanthi Dam; Tasang Dam; Yeywa Dam; Lawpita Hydropower Project; Dagwin Dam; Dapeyin Dam; Upper and Lower Paunglaung Dams; Shweli Dams; Ywat hit Dam; Weigyi Dam; Upper Thanlwin Dam (Kunlong); Hatgyi Dam..."Myitsone should not resume, say experts and locals" - Ei Ei Toe Lwin..."Engineering prospects with energy" - Yhoon Hnin Phyu..."Climate change adds challenges" - Pinky..."Homeowners pick green designs for energy efficiency" - Htar Htar Khin..."More funding necessary for education and health sectors" - Naw Say Phaw Waa..."Joint ventures could be key to development success" - Victoria Bruce..."Privatisation sees costly improvements" - Myat May Zin..."Companies provide support to Myanmar-China pipeline area" - Juliet Shwe Gaung..."Lessons learned from Jatropha?" - Noe Noe Aung..."Social responsibility core of PTTEP work" [PTTEP answers questions from The Myanmar Times about what the company has learned from its long term investments in the country, its reputation as a responsible investor, and its future projects.]..."Getting in the energy sector of Myanmar" - Sandar Lwin..."East and West eyeing off Myanmar oil wealth" - Victoria Bruce...[PAGE WITH TABLES AND LISTS OF ON- AND 0FF-SHORE GAS- AND OIL-FIELDS]: Offshore gas fields. MAP SHOWING OIL AND GAS FIELDS]: List of onshore winners announced in December 2011. Onshore gas fields. Onshore oil fields...Total E&P explains its position and activities: - Total E&P has been present in Myanmar since 1993. Deciding to stay in a country despite widespread international criticism over human right abuses, things maybe coming full circle as Aung San Suu Kyi recently stated that she considered Total to be a responsible investor and called for other companies to emulate their business practice. Total?s General Manager in Myanmar, Namita Shah, presented the company?s position in the country to The Myanmar Times via written Q&A, explaining its social responsibility, local business practices and future developments...Energy campaigns work....the feature contains a lot of ads from energy companies

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"The Myanmar Times"

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2012-08-20

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2012-08-20

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