RIASSUNTO
Abstract
Yadana consortium, partnership of Unocal, PTTEP, the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) and Total Exploration & Production Myanmar (TEPM) as an operator, is operating the Yadana gas field located in the Gulf of Mottama. The extracted natural gas is exported to Thailand via a 63 kilometer onshore pipeline that passes through Kanbauk area in the region of Tanintharyi, south of Myanmar.
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibilities, Yadana consortium has been implementing a socio-economic program for the inhabitants of the villages neighboring the pipeline since 1998.
The coverage was extended step by step from 13 villages to 25. As of May 2012, the program directly covers about 33,000 inhabitants, but it is estimated that about 50,000 people benefit directly or indirectly of the activities implemented. For instance villagers from non-covered areas are also being welcomed to seek consultations in supported health facilities.
The Yadana’ socio economic program is extended beyond the pipeline area to the national level supporting mainly on public health, education and social welfare infrastructure. Some projects are implemented by specialized NGOs.