Myanmar: Coal-fire plant fuels concern in Mon State

May 14, 2014 | Nang Mya Nadi, Democratic Voice of Burma
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Several civil society groups in Mon State have united in opposition to a proposed coal-fired power plant.

The Mon Youth Forum (MYF) and Ye Town Social Assistance Group claim the 1,200-megawatt plant could cause extensive and irreversible environmental damage.

Operated by Thailand-based Toyo-Thai Corporation (TTCPCL), the project is planned for a 500-acre plot near Ye Township’s Endin village, and is expected to burn 12,000 tons of coal each day for 30 years.