Myanmar gas projects resume after Thai companies begin drilling in Yadana field
Work on stalled natural gas fields in Myanmar's Yadana area is restarting following the entry of international energy firms from Thailand to replace Western operators that exited after the 2021 military takeover.
Drilling operations at the Yadana gas field are resuming after months of inactivity. The project had halted when major Western energy corporations withdrew following Myanmar's military coup in 2021. Companies based in Thailand and other nations have agreed to restart development, bringing foreign investment back into the region. Industry representatives from Thai firms stated that equipment has been transported to the site and initial crews are on location. The return of private capital is expected to help offset the revenue gap created by Western companies leaving the market during the political shift. Local authorities in Yangon have confirmed that safety protocols for the gas infrastructure have been reviewed before full-scale production begins. No specific production targets or completion dates were provided by the developers.
