Drought, dams may lead to death of Mekong
BANGKOK: THE livelihood of millions of people in China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam will be affected as drought and newly-built dams impede the Mekong River’s flow, drying up segments of the once fast-flowing river. Observers predict that these two factors may lead to the death of the 4,700km waterway. At a discussion on the […]
EA vehicle deliveries kneecapped by pandemic
SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) expects 2020 revenue will fall by 25% from an earlier estimation to 15 billion baht, on par with last year’s earnings, because of the pandemic. The pandemic resulted in the company being unable to deliver 5,000 electric vehicles (EV) to clients this year, causing a revenue revision from 20 billion baht set […]
EDF to develop 240MW floating solar project in Laos
The Government of Laos and Electricité De France – EDF have signed an agreement to develop a 250MWp floating solar project in the central Laos province of Khammouane.
EDL-Gen to offer two series of bond with 5.90% and 6.50% coupon rates
EDL-Generation Public Company (EDL-Gen), a leading clean energy producer in Lao PDR has revealed its plans to secure energy for ASEAN. The company announced a leap in operational growth following additional revenue from two independent power producers (IPP).
Egat to import more electricity from Laos
State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) plans to import an additional 1,200 megawatts of electricity from hydroelectric power plants in Laos under a long-term purchase contract.
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, […]
Electricity Trade Boosts Cambodia-Lao PDR Bilateral Trade
Electricity trade between Cambodia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic raised the annual value of bilateral trade to more than $100 million in 2020 from a previous value of $10 million-$20 million. This was noted by Cambodia Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and Lao Foreign Affairs Minister Saleumxay Kommasith in their meeting on 16 February. […]
Energy Efficiency Target of Lao PDR
This policy was authorised by ASEAN Member State as of June 2020, and contributed by ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT).
Energy ministry, IFC spark private sector power line investment in Laos
The agreement was signed yesterday by Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines, Mr Thongphat Inthavong, and IFC Manager for Infrastructure and Natural Resources, East Asia and the Pacific, Mr Lubomir Varbanov. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aims to strengthen and extend the country’s energy sector by mobilising private investment in transmission infrastructure. This will also […]
Energy sector powering growth in Laos
VIENTIANE, April 8 (Xinhua) — Laos’ energy sector is set to boost its installed capacity to about 9,152.9 megawatts (MW) in 2019, once 12 more power plants kickstart commercial operations. According to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, the 12 projects, which are currently under construction, will have an additional installed capacity of 1,959.94 MW. […]