Thailand and Myanmar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Energy on 4 July 1997 in order to develop a partnership to purchase electricity from Myanmar at 1,500 MW.
However, the MOU has expired since 2010 and therefore need to sign MOU to negotiate a new contract with Myanmar further.
Potential projects in Myanmar, including a number of projects.
The Mai – Kok project (Lignite 390 MW)
• the agreement has expired
• Currently the project developer has arranged to negotiate for the new power purchase agreement.
Hajji Project (1360 MW) and MI tong Project (7000 MW)
• Is under studying.
• It plans to develop a proposal to sell electricity to Thailand.
In addition to the above project Myanmar with abundant water resources can bring more power projects on the Salween and the Lower Salween area.