Test transmission of natural gas to Newsprint Factory (Thabaung) in progress

 

June 12

 

Union Energy Minister U Myo Myint Oo, Ayeyawady Region Chief Minister U Tin Maung Win and officials inspected the annual major maintenance of No 5 Fertilizer Factory (Kangyidaunt) under the Myanma Petrochemical Enterprise (MPE) and the valve station along the Nyaungdon-Thabaung natural gas pipeline in Ayeyawady Region completed by Myanma Oil & Gas Enterprise (MOGE) yesterday.

 

First of all, the Union Minister and the Chief Minister oversaw the valve station at the Nyaungdon-Thabaung natural gas pipeline and provided the employees with a fruit basket and nutritious foods.

 

Afterwards, they arrived at the natural gas distribution station in Newsprint Factory (Thabaung) and paid attention to the presentations of MOGE officials regarding the completion of the pipeline repair works, gas distribution to Newsprint Factory (Thabaung), and timely action to distribute natural gas before the rains.

 

Then, the Chief Minister discussed the availability of raw materials for the resumption of the Newsprint Factory (Thabaung). The Union Minister also instructed the restoration of damaged farmlands to their original condition and the erecting of pipeline posts.

 

Natural gas is being supplied to the Newsprint Factory (Thabaung) on test from 9 June.

 

They visited the No 5 Fertilizer Factory (Kangyidaunt). The Chief Minister said that if more fertilizers are produced, the per-acre yield of crops will increase, which will bring more benefits to the farmers. The Union Minister also urged responsible personnel to focus on safety in the workplace. — MNA/CT