Myanmar: Plans for Coal-Fired Power Plant Face Opposition in Mon State

Apr 28, 2014 | Yen Snaing, The Irrawaddy
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RANGOON — Plans to build the first coal-fired power plant in Mon State have come under fire by local residents, who say they worry about pollution and potential health ramifications.

The Thai-based Toyo-Thai Group held a consultation meeting on Friday with local residents to explain plans to build a 1,280 MW power plant in Inn Din village, Ye Township, at a cost of US$2.7 billion.

Mi Myint Than, a member of Parliament from Ye Township, said the company suspended planning for the project due to public opposition expressed last week.