Premier Oil Exposed Over Involvement in Burma

The UK based oil exploration company continues to operate in Burma, even though the Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the UK government, human rights and environment groups have all criticized Premier for its involvement in a countryrules by one of the world’s most brutal military dictatorships.

The company is also exploring for gas in Kirthar National Park, Pakistan, even though the activity was illegal when Premier first submitted its plans. Local people believe that pressure from Premier led to a weakening of Pakistani wildlife law.

Campaigners from The Burma Campaign UK and Friends of the Earth have bought one share each in Premier Oil and will be going into the AGM, after the demonstration. The shareholders will be asking the board difficult questions about its controversial activities, and whether they are damaging shareholder value.

A full Media Briefing on Premier Oil and its activities in Burma and Pakistan is available from Friends of the Earth Press Office.