The Lao People's Democratic Replubic (Lao PDR) has recieved financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the of the GMS Power Transmission Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for project implementation consultant services, including assistance to Electricite du Laos(EDL) in the following areas: finalization of bidding documents for 115 kV transmission, substation and distribution network; contract finalization, review and approval of drawing, construction supervision, testing and commission as well as training of EDL staff project management...
Welcome Hapua Delegates to the 7th Meeting of the HAPUA WG2-Transmission
and the 6th Meeting of the HAPUA WG4-Renewable Energy and Environment
13-14 May 2009, Vientiane, Lao PDR (May 16, 2009)
On May 13-14, 2009 at Lane Xang Hotel was hold the 7th Meeting of the HAPUA WG2-Transmission
and the 6th Meeting of the HAPUA WG4-Renewable Energy and Environment that organized
by Electricite du Laos (EDL). This meeting opened by Mr.Sisavath THIRAVONG Deputy Managing
Director of EDL. There are 9 countries, of which a member of Hapua as following: Brunei,Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philipiness, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
EXECUTIVE SEMINAR ON EDL & LAOS HYDRO POWER DEVELOPMENT, 21 NOVEMBER, 2008
On Novermber 21st, 2008 at Don Chan Palace Hotel was hold the Executive Seminar on EDL & Laos Hydro Power Development that organized by Electricite du Laos (EDL), Electricity Generating Authorithy of Thailand (EGAT) & Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.(HEPCO) and opened by Mr. Khammone PHONEKEO, chairman of board director of EDL. There are many IPPs project participated this seminar such as: THPC, HHPC, HEPCO, DPD, LHSE, ECI, JICA, EGAT, MEM, DOE, MOF, Exim Bank of Thailand, NTPC, Ratchburi Electricity Generating Holding PCL, NNG 2 Hydroelectric Power project and closed by Mr. Khammany INTHIRATH, Managing Director of EDL.
ELECTRICITY LAW NEEDS TO BE AMENDED TO COMPLY WITH ECONOMIC GROWTH
(KPL) The draft law on electricity needs to be amended to support the market-oriented mechanism and the electricity expansion, said Acting Minister of Energy and Mines, Mr. Somboun Rassombath.
This was an explanation of Mr Somboun when he attended the fourth day of National Assembly Session of sixth legislative on 27 November
The old version of the law on electricity, enforced in 1997, consisted of 12 chapters, 56 articles, considering as an important tool for publicadministration, electricity business development in Laos ....
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT GATHERS PACE IN XAYABOURY PROVINCE
(VT) A group of Thai developers is one step closer to building a hydropower plant with an installed capacity of 1,260 megawatts (MW) in Xayaboury province.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment signed a project development agreement with Ch Karnchang Public Company Limited and PT Construction & Irrigation Company Limited of Thailand on Tuesday, 25th November 2008 in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR....
THEUN-HINBOUN POWER STRIKES LOAN DEAL FOR EXPANSION PROJECT
(KPL) The Theun Hinboun Power Company Limited (THPC), the owner of the 220 MW Theun Hinboun Hydropower Project located on Nam Theun and Nam Hinboun river basins in Borikhamsay Province, approximately 280km from Vientiane, signs loan agreements worth USD 600 million to support the construction of the Theun Hinboun Expansion Project on October 8, 2008 at the Conrad Hotel in Bangkok. Dr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul, President of Kasikorn Bank, Dr. Apichai Boontherawara, Managing Director of the Export - Import
Bank of Thailand, Mr. Jeckie Surtani, Head of Project Finance Asia, KBC Bank, N.V. As well as representative from BNP Paribas, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited, Siam City Bank Public Company Limited and Thanachart Bank Public Company Limited, signed the loan...
(KPL) Vice President Bounnhang Vorachit called for the executive board of Nam Theun II Hydropower Project to pay attention on environmental preservation and develop Nam Theun area as a new tourist site. He also advised on creating an effective socio-economic development plan so as to help local people who were removed to resettlement area having permanent jobs and assuring local people living in this area to live above poverty line.
The construction of roads to facilitate in this area is also important thing that it should also be paid attention, he said.
Vice President Bounnhang gave an advice when he visited the Nam Theun II Hydropower Project in Nakai district, Khammouane province last week.
Vice Premier wand Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith and high-ranking officials also joined the visit.
During the visit, Nam Theun II Hydropower Project advisor, Mr Loy Chansavath briefed the VIPs on this project's contribution to the economic development of Laos once it is fully operational and he confirmed that the construction of Nam Theun II Hydropower project would complete on schedule.
(KPL) Householders would be paying more money for domestic electrical consumption as the main electricity company, Electricite du Lao declared a 15 per cent increase for household electricity in 2009. According to a tariff study report that was made public at a workshop on 19 May, the increase would be implemented some time this year.
The report further stated that the there would be a gradual annual increase in the price of electricity so that by the year 2015 it would hit the maximum price of 25 per cent. (June 18, 2009)
Russia to help Laos build three hydropower plants
(KPL) Russia will help Laos build three hydropower plants in the south of the country to supply domestic demand and exports.
Currently, the Region Oil Company of Russia is working on documents to sign with the Lao government and developers, Xinhua news agency quoted the Laos' English-language daily as saying.The documents include a shareholder agreement, a project financing scheme, power purchase agreements (PPA), an operation and maintenance agreement, and concession agreement for the projects of three hydropower plants, namely Nam Kong 1 in Attapeu province, Xekong 4 and 5 in Xekong province.
The company has carried out all necessary surveys and prepared drawings with approval from the Lao Ministry of Public Works and Transport.The selection of contractors to carry out construction of the projects is also in process, said the Russian company Deputy General Director Vasily Morgun.The three hydropower plants are estimated to cost more than 17. 1 trillion kip (about two billion USD) and have an installation capacity of 1,200 megawatts. They are expected to start operation in 2014, 2015, and 2016, respectively (June 18, 2009)
Laos, Thailand to boost power and energy cooperation
(KPL) Laos and Thailand have agreed to continued cooperation in power and energy affairs, although some projects need revision, according to acting Thai Government Spokesman Panithan Wattanayakorn.
Thailand News Agency quoted the spokesman as saying that the policy regarding power and energy affairs was discussed between Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Lao Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad, with both parties sharing the view that cooperation should continue, and expand.
Currently five projects are covered by agreements, he said, including the purchase and sale of electrical power from hydroelectric power stations at dams in Laos will be revised as some contracts are due to expire, and others will be unchanged.
The spokesman added that construction and labour costs, as well as the demand for power, had changed along with changing global economic conditions, making it necessary for the governments of both countries to review the terms and conditions of contracts thoroughly before the contracts are renewed.It is expected the terms of the project revisions would be completed before the Lao prime minister officially visits Thailand in May, he said./. (June 18, 2009)
Savannakhet gives green light to Vietnamese company in dam const.
(KPL) Savannakhet province gave green light to Vietnamese Song Da United Company, to conduct a feasibility study of Sebang Hieng 1 and 2 hydropower dams construction in Savannakhet province with total investment of US$151 million.
According to a signing ceremony of MoU last Wednesday, between Savannakhet Deputy Governor, Dr Souphan Keomisay and Deputy General Manager of Vietnamese Song Da Company Mr Le Van Ton.
Sebang Hieng 1 hydropower dam is located in Sonnaboury and Thapangthong districts and Sebang Hieng 2 is situated in Phin district.
Mr Le Van Ton said that the Sebang Hieng 1 hydropower construction dam worth US$75 million and Sebang Hieng 2 hydropower construction dam was US$75 million.
He added that the Sebang Hieng 1 hydropower plant would have the generation capacity of 50 megawatts and Sebang Hieng 2 would have generation capacity of 52 megawatts per year
NAMTHEUN 2 TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY FOR EXPORT TO THAILAND BY LATE 2009
(KPL) The Nam Theun 2 Hydropower project is expected to produce electricity for export to Thailand according to the plan on 15 December 2009. The statement was released yesterday at the 3rd annual stakeholders forum in Thakhek, Khammouane province. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Somboune Rasasombath, Acting Minister of Energy and Mining, Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Construction of the Nam Theun 2 Project, said that the Nam Theun 2 project is the number one priority as far as the Lao PDR is concerned.
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He also advised on creating an effective socio-economic development plan so as to help local people who were removed to resettlement area having permanent jobs and assuring local people living in this area to live above poverty line.
