Laos new container power generation

Who will build Xekong thermal power plant in Laos?

China Western Power signed the agreement with Xekong Thermal Power Plant in Laos to design, supply, and build a 1,800-megawatt clean energy power project in southern Laos in collaboration with a Singapore-based construction company, as reported by Reuters.

How many power plants are there in Laos?

According to data from the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Laos, the country currently has 94 power plants, including 81 hydroelectric ones, with a total installed capacity of more than 11,600 MW.

What is Laos & China's Power Exchange project?

This initiative aims to expand bilateral power exchanges, strengthening co-operation between Laos and China. The project, expected to be operational by 2026, will enable a two-way electricity exchange capacity of 1.5 million kW, delivering three billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity annually.

How many coal projects are there in Laos?

But one thing is clear: numbers are climbing. The Global Energy Monitor has identified at least six coal projects that have been announced in addition to the currently operational Hongsa plant, which will add 6700 MW of coal to Lao's energy mix. Here are some examples of details of some of these plants from available news sources:

How is electricity sold in Lao PDR?

The business of selling electricity in Lao PDR is regulated by the Electricity Law, with one state-owned company – EDL – selling domestic electricity. EDL procures the electricity that it sells from IPPs and EDL-Gen, the domestic power producers.

Is renewable power gaining traction in Laos?

Renewable power generation is slowly gaining traction in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos). However, the country of only 8 million people doesn’t receive as much attention as its larger and more powerful fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members, particularly Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.