Electricity Environment Lead Story News
A series of small islands on the Salween River is at risk of ‘going under’ if construction of a hydro-power dam goes ahead as planned, says a local NGO.
Business Development Electricity Environment Lead Story News
Thailand, China and Burma are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding for the development of the Mong Ton hydropower project Salween River this year.
Business Lead Story News Tenasserim
DVB speaks with Ye Min Aung on the potential benefits of the Myeik coal-fired power plant.
Environment Ethnic issues Lead Story Natural resources News
Deputy Minister of Electric Power Maung Thar Thwe fielded questions about the controversial Tasang hydropower project during a lower house parliamentary session on Tuesday, assuring the house that the project will be implemented with a focus on domestic needs.
Development Environment Ethnic issues Lead Story Natural resources News
To mark the International Day of Action for Rivers, 14 March, several coordinated demonstrations sprung up along the channel, with locals from all over Burma uniting to demand suspension of the six dams planned for the Salween, one of the last and longest free-flowing rivers in the world.
Business Lead Story Natural resources News
The Thai Energy Ministry has reportedly set up a “war room” in preparation for the temporary suspension of the natural gas supply delivery from Burma’s Yetagun Field, beginning on 31 December to 14 January,
Sep 05, 2007 (DVB)
