NAYPYITAW, May 9, 2026 — Myanmar and Thailand are set to jointly implement the Aung Theinkha Project (Block M3), an initiative aimed at ramping up electricity generation across Myanmar.

Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Ko Ko Lwin discussed the project's development with the Chief Executive Officer of Thailand's PTTEP International Limited during a meeting at the ministry's headquarters in Naypyidaw on May 8.

According to a press release from the ministry, the talks covered a broad range of topics, including elevating bilateral cooperation in the electricity and energy sectors and expanding exploration and production across Myanmar's offshore blocks. The officials also reviewed successful technical solutions applied in the drilling of new and supplementary wells to boost output at the Yadana project, which has recently experienced declining yields.

Furthermore, the two sides engaged in open and cordial discussions regarding prospective investments in highly promising deep-water offshore projects in Myanmar, as well as joint strategies to enhance security along the region's pipelines.

This recent meeting between the PTTEP International Limited CEO and the Union Minister builds upon discussions held in April 2026, when Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs paid a courtesy call on  President U Min Aung Hlaing. During that April meeting, leaders emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral ties in the energy sector, increase oil and natural gas production, and ensure the security of the critical Myanmar-Thailand natural gas pipeline routes.

The Naypyitaw meeting was attended by the Union Minister for Electricity and Energy, the Permanent Secretary, Directors-General, and Managing Directors of departments and enterprises under the ministry, alongside the CEO and key officials from PTTEP International Limited.

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