About the company
Fayat Group/Razel-Bec
Fayat Group describes itself as the number one construction and industry group in France. Its subsidiary, Razel-Bec, has a joint venture in Burma, IPGRB. IPGRB is working on the controversial Upper Yeywa dam projct in Shan State. The dam is opposed by local residents and will result in displacement and environmental damage.
Nang San San Aye, a Shan State MP, has stated: “We urge foreign countries to stop promoting and investing in dams in Burma’s war zones. It is fuelling conflict, and undermining efforts to seek peace.”
Contact:
Jean-Claude Fayat
President
Fayat Group
137 Rue Palais Gallien
BP 90028
33000 Bordeaux
FRANCE
Email: info@fayat.com
(Notified 5th November 2018)
Sources:
IGE company website accessed October 2018
http://www.igemyanmar.com/our-business/energy-2/power/
Media release from local communities 12th October 2018
hsipaw-public-gather-to-oppose-naypyidaws-new-budget-allocation-for-upper-yeywa-dam/
Myanmar Times 27th August 2018
https://www.mmtimes.com/news/residents-urge-govt-halt-upper-yeywa-dam-project-shan.html
Shan Human Rights Group, 12 April 2021
France’s Razel-Bec should follow EDF’s lead and end controversial dam project in Shan State
Added to the Dirty List 11 December 2018
Follow up letter sent 18th January 2022