CNPC grants $6 million for the construction of 19 health clinics and 8 schools

Based on the news release from the Embassy of China in Myanmar and Sinotf.com, on April 4, 2011, China National Petroleum Cooperation (CNPC) signed a letter of intent with Myanmar Energy Department of Ministry of Energy and Electricity about Cooperation in the Construction and Renovation of Local Hospitals in Myanmar. According to the letter of intent, PetroChina will provide Myanmar with US$6 million in funds on an as-needed basis. By introducing medical technology and equipment, training medical personnel, etc., CNPC will assist in the construction and reconstruction of the Kyaukpyu Hospital at the starting point of the China-Myanmar Oil and Gas Pipeline and the local hospitals along the pipeline. CNPC will undertake a series of related work such as program design, equipment procurement, engineering construction, personnel training, and other assistance in the construction and reconstruction of hospital projects. It will be responsible for the management of the hospital during its construction. After the project is completed, the hospital will be transferred to Myanmar for management. CNPC also promised to use local labor resources as much as possible in the process of aid construction and reconstruction to create more employment opportunities. According to the news release from the Embassy of China in Myanmar and Consulate in Mandalay, on September 15, 2012, China National Petroleum Cooperation handed over eight recently completed public welfare projects including the Xinjie Town People's Hospital, 5 rural health centers, and 2 schools. Other reports stated that of the 6 million USD projects donated by PetroChina, 8 schools and 19 clinics have been completed.

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