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Lao, South Korean business communities promote renewables investment

The business communities of Laos and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are keen to jointly promote the development of renewable energy in Laos. A business matching event was held in Vientiane to facilitate collaboration between Lao companies and representatives of Korean firms from RoK’s North Chungcheong province. The first Lao-Korean event on “Business Promotion for […]

Laos ups electricity trade

The LAO government has agreed to conduct a feasibility study on electricity trading and hydropower exchanges with neighbouring countries to boost cooperation in the energy sector. Laos has agreed to sell 5,000MW of electricity to Vietnam, and while it is currently exporting just over 300MW it is expected to supply 1,000MW by next year, Minister […]

Ministry aiming for lower electricity prices in Laos

Laos’ energy and mining sector is trying to cut electricity prices so that power is affordable for local residents and businesses. Many consumers in Laos have been complaining about their escalating electricity bills. The tariff is high when compared to neighbouring countries, Minister of Energy and Mines Khammany Inthirath acknowledged at the first quarter meeting […]

Lao gov’t steps up electricity trade with neighboring countries

VIENTIANE, June 5 (Xinhua) — Lao government has agreed to conduct a feasibility study on electricity trading and hydropower exchanges with neighboring countries to boost cooperation in the energy sector, local daily Vientiane Times reported on Wednesday. Laos has agreed to sell 5,000 MW of electricity to Vietnam, while it is currently exporting just over […]

Electricity imports to drop, exports to drive growth in Laos

VIENTIANE, May 16 (Xinhua) — The amount of electricity imported by Laos is likely to drop in 2019 as the country witnesses a surge in electricity generation, local daily Vientiane Times reported on Thursday. In 2018, Laos spent 15.4 million U.S. dollars on electricity imports, less than the 18 million U.S. dollars spent in 2017, […]

Lao electricity to bring forex

Electricity generation looks set to take a leading role in supplying Laos with foreign exchange in the coming years, according to data from the Bank of the Lao PDR. The central bank released its latest annual economic report recently, providing readers with data that reflects changes in the contributors of foreign exchange. According to data […]

South Korea power company eyes opportunities in Laos

A business meeting between representatives of Laos’ Ministry of Energy and Mines, Electricite du Laos (EDL), and Kepco as well as related sectors from Lao and the Republic of Korea was held in Vientiane last week. “The Ministry of Energy and Mines is aware of the importance of modern technology which will increase our energy […]

South Korean power company eyes opportunities in Laos PDR

The Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) hopes to expand its power equipment business as well as explore other avenues of cooperation with Laos’ energy sector. A business meeting between representatives of Laos’ Ministry of Energy and Mines, Electricite du Laos (EDL), and Kepco as well as related sectors from Lao and the Republic of Korea […]

New China-Laos joint project to power up electricity distribution in Laos’ capital

VIENTIANE, April 22 (Xinhua) — The new 500 kV and 230 kV transmission lines to be installed in Laos’ capital Vientiane, a joint project between Lao and Chinese companies, will ensure more Lao people to have sufficient power, officials here have said. The new power lines will transmit electricity from hydropower dams for use in […]

Laos to launch electric vehicle charging system

Laos is stepping up efforts for the use of electric vehicles in the country and will be launching a pilot project for vehicle battery charging stations. The Ministry of Energy and Mines is set to work with the private sector on the project as part of efforts to support the government’s move to minimise the […]