Myanmar offshore: The walking dead meets how green is your valley?

Asia Pacific Connex recently conducted a briefing / workshop update on the provision of a supply base to support offshore gas field development in Myanmar. Attended by a number of delegates across the sector as well as the Union Government special legal affairs committee, the discussion was robust at times but constructive. In summary the briefing covered the following:

• Uncovering the common trap fallen into when looking at activities supporting offshore
  
• Key issues for consideration in base design /build
  
• What is meant by “Build it and they will use it”
  
• Base business models
  
• Review of four potential OSB locations and local developments: Kyauk Phyu, Mawlamyine, Dawei and Ranong.
  

Participation was good and at times the robust nature of the discussion reflected the frustration at the slow progress and lack of direction in the political debate and machinations in the delivery of important infrastructure such as a supply base. One my recall that MOGE called for EOIs in the final quarter of 2015, with the promise of a March 2016 announcement on successful bids. This has not happened and was highly unlikely without a clear scope of work / service requirements or access to suitable land.

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