ENERGY

Unocal, Total to Increase Myanmar Energy Exploration: Despite international criticism of their cooperation with Myanmar’s military regime, Los Angeles-based Unocal Corp. and Total, the French oil giant, plan to increase their stake in oil and gas exploration in the country, according to a report in the Bangkok Post. The two companies, already partners in a $1-billion development of Myanmar’s largest known offshore gas field, Yadana, are interested in acquiring land next to that field.