Thai-Kayin coal plant project against the law: former Hluttaw MP
TTCL Co’s plan to build a $3 billion 1,280-megawatt coal power plant in Kayin State could be against the Constitution and existing electricity laws. The Thai company had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kayin State government to conduct project feasibility studies a few months ago. But according to the Constitution, large-scale electricity projects of more than 30MW are to be managed by the Union government, whereas Region and State governments are permitted to build and manage projects below 30MW as stipulated under the electricity law. …
Chan Mya Htwe
