ADB Signs Loan for First Cross-Border Wind Power Project in Asia, First Plant in Lao PDR and Largest in Southeast Asia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Monsoon Wind Power Company Limited (Monsoon) signed a $ 692.55 million nonrecourse project financing package to build a 600-megawatt wind power plant in Sekong and Attapeu provinces in the southern region of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to export and sell power to neighboring Viet Nam. Comprising 133 […]
Hydropower plant in Luang Prabang Laos to be completed in 2030
A 1,460 MW hydropower plant constructed on the Mekong River in Luang Prabang province, Laos, is expected to be completed and able to generate electricity in 2030. According to Big News Network, it was estimated to produce about 6,854 GWh of energy each year.
Vietnam, Laos boost cooperation in energy, mining
During a working session in Hanoi on February 23, the two sides agreed that they are well implementing an MoU signed in 2016 between the two governments on cooperation in hydropower development in Laos, grid connections and electricity import from Laos.
Laos PM to visit S’pore as both nations aim to boost energy, digital, environment cooperation
Laotian Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh will be in Singapore from Tuesday to Wednesday for his first official visit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Laos to focus on development of renewable energy
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The government has vowed to diversify energy sources in Laos by placing more emphasis on renewable energy sources, particularly electricity generated by solar, wind and biomass systems.
US$69.2mil Solar PV Project officially breaks ground in Laos
The Solar Attapeu Power Project (SAPP), a US$69.2 million solar PV project, including the transmission line, is set to commence construction works in Attapeu province and provide a catalyst for the renewable energy sector in Laos.
Laos and Indonesia team up in power plant management
VIENTIANE, Aug 2 (Vientiane Times/ANN): PT Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali (PJB) of Indonesia and Electricite Du Laos (EDL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on power plant management cooperation.
Laos boosts electricity exports to Vietnam, Cambodia
The Lao government is focusing on implementing an array of hydropower projects nationwide to increase its electricity exports to regional countries, including Vietnam and Cambodia.
Singapore begins importing renewable energy from Laos through Thailand and Malaysia
Singapore started importing renewable energy from Laos through Thailand and Malaysia on Thursday (Jun 23), after an initial two-year power purchase agreement was signed between Keppel Electric and Laos’ state-owned Electricite du Laos (EDL).
Laos to sell electricity to Singapore
Laos will soon start selling electricity to Singapore under the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP).