Narinjara News
Akyab, February 16
The drilling of gas is expected to begin in the very near future, said a hotel owner.
Two choppers and one small aircraft from a drilling company
have recently been seen flying in the area of Akyab,
the capital of
According to sources, one driller ship is now anchored in
the sea near
Aung Naing Win, a large local company from Akyab, recently got a contract from the drilling company for the transportation of food and water to the ship, from Akyab.
The government, however, has yet to open a gas planning office in Akyab.
Fishing boats are now prohibited from catching fish within 5 miles of the drill area, according to several town people yesterday, by phone.
The Block-A extends over an area of 3800sq km off
South Korea 's Daewoo International Co. signed with the SPDC, Burmas military government, in August 2000 for the exploration of gas in Block -A.
Daewoo International currently owns 60% of the block, after
selling 20% of the stakes to
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