Laos water storage group plant operation

Does Laos have a potential for new hydropower plants?

Abstract — Laos has potential for new hydropower plants with total installed capacity of 28,000 MW. Today, Laos has hydropower plants with a capacity of 3,200 MW. Hydropower projects involve a number of multiple stakeholders with various interests.

How many hydropower plants has Lao PDR built?

So far, the Lao PDR has built only 14 hydropower plants or power dams with an installed capacity of 3,200 MW (year 2012) There is a need to develop new, more sustainable environmental planning and policy approaches that integrate social and ecological concerns in hydropower projects in the country.

How to promote independent power producer projects in Lao PDR?

Promotion of independent power producer (IPP) projects in Lao PDR begins with an unsolicited proposal from a sponsor and, from this, a memorandum of understanding is drawn up and a concession ultimately negotiated.

What is Lao PDR economic development?

1. INTRODUCTION The economic development in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has been firmly rooted in developing its abundant natural resources, including water, minerals, forests, wetlands and biodiversity.

Who owns Chinaimo water treatment plant?

Chinaimo water treatment plant (CWTP) is owned and operated by Nam Papa Nakhone Luang (NPNL), a state-owned company established in 1971. This water treatment plant is one of the 4 water treatment plants under NPNL. It was constructed in 1980 with the capacity of 40,000 m3/d. It was later expanded to 80,000 m3/d capacity in 1996.