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Chevron Exits Myanmar After Finalizing Sale of Yadana Stake
February 13, 2023

Chevron Exits Myanmar After Finalizing Sale of Yadana Stake

By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. oil major has announced the sale of its 41.1 percent interest in the Yadana offshore gas field to Canada's MTI.

Western Governments Announce New Myanmar Sanctions Ahead of Coup Anniversary
February 01, 2023

Western Governments Announce New Myanmar Sanctions Ahead of Coup Anniversary

By Sebastian Strangio
The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have targeted a range of military officials and enterprises that support the armed forces.
It’s Time to Take the Gloves Off on Myanmar
November 14, 2022

It’s Time to Take the Gloves Off on Myanmar

By Justyna Gudzowska and Yadanar Maung
As the military junta’s atrocities increase, it is high time for the U.S. and like-minded partners to adopt much stronger targeted sanctions.

EU Announces Fourth Round of Sanctions on Post-Coup Myanmar
February 22, 2022

EU Announces Fourth Round of Sanctions on Post-Coup Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
The list of targeted entities includes the state-owned Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, a major source of revenue for the military junta.

Pulling the Plug in Myanmar
February 09, 2022

Pulling the Plug in Myanmar

By Sribala Subramanian
A coup and an energy transition break up two longstanding partnerships in the country’s oil and gas sector.

Western Oil Majors Announce Withdrawal From Crisis-Hit Myanmar
January 24, 2022

Western Oil Majors Announce Withdrawal From Crisis-Hit Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
The move could suggest the impending imposition of economic sanctions on the country's state oil and gas enterprise.

France’s Total Backs Sanctions on Myanmar Oil and Gas Revenues
January 21, 2022

France’s Total Backs Sanctions on Myanmar Oil and Gas Revenues

By Sebastian Strangio
The shift is a major breakthrough for activists seeking to strangle the military government's main source of revenue.
How a South Korean Gas Project Got Caught up in the Myanmar Coup
June 29, 2021

How a South Korean Gas Project Got Caught up in the Myanmar Coup

By Sinmyung Park
The Shwe natural gas project in the Andaman Sea sits at the multifaceted nexus of international security, capitalism, and human rights.

Total, Chevron Suspend Dividends to Myanmar Oil and Gas Firm
May 27, 2021

Total, Chevron Suspend Dividends to Myanmar Oil and Gas Firm

By Sebastian Strangio
The move comes amid growing pressure for foreign firms to cut their ties to the military government.

With Coordinated Announcement, Western Nations Ramp up Myanmar Sanctions
May 18, 2021

With Coordinated Announcement, Western Nations Ramp up Myanmar Sanctions

By Sebastian Strangio
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the U.S. will “continue to promote accountability for those responsible for the coup."

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