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[LATHAM & WATKINS LOGO]
January 11, 2001
Securities and Exchange Commission
Judiciary Plaza
450 Fifth St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Sithe Asia Holdings Ltd.- Samutprakarn Cogeneration Co.-
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Form U-57 Amendment No. 1
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Sithe Asia Holdings Ltd.- Samutprakarn Cogeneration Company ("Sithe
Asia") respectfully requests to withdraw its Form U-57 Amendment No. 1
previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19,
2000 (CIK 0001130158). Sithe Asia is requesting withdrawal of this submittal
because it was filed under an incorrect CIK number. Sithe Asia submitted the
Amendment No. 1 under the correct CIK number on January 10, 2001.
If you have any questions with regard to this letter, please call the
undersigned at (202) 637-2216.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Jared W. Johnson
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Jared W. Johnson
of LATHAM & WATKINS
Counsel for Sithe Asia Holdings Limited
