Relocation, land confiscation on Madae Island for gas pipeline

Households in two villages on Madae Island in Kyaukpru Township were forcibly relocated and land was confiscated for construction of a gas pipeline and jetty on the island, said a villager.

“Fifteen households each from Prin Village and Wrama Village on the island were forced to relocate and 15 acres of farmlands were confiscated from villagers for the gas pipeline and jetty. The abuse was perpetrated by Asia World Company […]

Shwe Gas Bulletin: December 2009-January 2010

A monthly summary of news about the Shwe Gas project, compiled by the Arakan Oil Watch, a core member of the Shwe Gas Movement. This month’s issue includes: China Tie Economic with Burma’s Military Regime Including Energy Sector CNPC Starts Work  on $1.5 Billion Oil Pipeline and Oil Terminal in autumn Burma Has Gas Money: […]

Shwe Gas Project Factsheet

A one-page document outlining the Shwe Gas Movement’s position on the Project and key facts. Download the factsheet.

Corridor of Power:
 China’s Trans-Burma Oil and Gas Pipelines

This report details the route of the pipelines and analyzing the risks for the affected communities in Burma as well as corporations, governments and investors. Download the report.