"The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is planning to talk with power authorities in Cambodia and Myanmar to trade electricity from Thailand at a combined capacity of 500 megawatts. Patana Sangsriroujana, deputy governor for policy and planning, said Egat has been ordered by Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong to talk with the two governments about future power trading. "The sales to Cambodia will happen quicker than Myanmar because some transmission lines have been developed in Cambodia," said Mr Patana. "Myanmar requires new investment for power infrastructure." He said the electricity trade to both countries should begin by 2023. The energy ministers of the three countries need to agree on a contract. Mr Patana said the Laos government is also interested in trading power to Cambodia and Myanmar under its Battery of Asia policy..."