The Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise under the Ministry of Energy, the Hydroelectric Power Department under the Ministry of Electric Power and the Woodland Group under the Ministry of Forestry won ASEAN Engineering Outstanding Awards for 2004 and ASEAN Energy Award for 2005.

For the State and the people these achievements are something to be proud of. Exploring oil and gas inland and offshore regions for meeting the energy requirements, the MOGE struck a large amount of natural gas in Yadana and Yedagun natural gas fields and Rakhine coastal region.

The ASEAN Engineering Federation presented the award for the success of MOGE. Likewise, the successful implementation of hydel power projects in various parts of the nation by the HPD will contribute much to industrial development and will serve the interest of the national people. In this regard, the ASEAN Engineering Federation presented the award to the department. In building the Popa Mountain Resort, the Woodland Group has been able to draw a design that saves energy and reduces pollution. In this connection, the ASEAN Centre for Energy presented the award to it. The achievements of Myanmar in the international competitions would enhance both efficiency of individuals and the department concerned as well as the momentum of technological development.

Ref: The New Light of Myanmar 21.8.05