Nam Theun 2 Development Fund Expands to Benefit More Districts
The Nam Theun 2 Development Fund (NT2DF) is set to expand its reach beyond Nakai’s resettled villages, bringing the transformative projects to the entire district and soon to neighboring Gnommalath and Mahaxay districts. On 27 August, the Khammouane Provincial Authorities, in partnership with Nam Theun 2 Power Company, held the...
Ministry of Energy and Mines Considers Electricity Price Adjustments for 2024-2028
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) is exploring changes to electricity prices for...
Lao Government Implements Dam Safety Measures for Rainy Season
In preparation for the rainy season, the Ministry of Energy and Mines has directed...
Vientiane Works to Compensate Families Affected by 230kV Transmission Line
The Vientiane Department of Energy and Mines is working to compensate residents affected by...
Laos: Electricity Consumption Surges 45 Percent in Three Years
The electricity sector in Laos is facing significant challenges. According to a report from...
Domestic Electricity Consumption on the Rise in Laos
The Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines has said that electricity consumption in Laos this year could reach 9,401 million kWh, increasing by 7.7%...
Germany Supplies Scientific Equipment to MRC to Monitor Dam Impacts
The government of Germany has provided equipment for the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to monitor transboundary environmental impacts from two mainstream dams on the...
Laos Submits for Prior Consultation of Sanakham Hydropower Project
Laos has submitted plans for the construction of its new Sanakham hydropower project on the Mekong River, according to the Mekong River Commission (MRC). The...
Ministry Orders Temporary Suspension of Mining Activities, Hydropower Construction
The Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines has ordered the temporary suspension of mineral processing plants and hydropower construction projects under a new notice...
Laos to Inspect Hydropower Projects to Ensure Dam Safety
The Government of Laos has set up a committee of local and foreign experts to undertake dam safety inspections as part of plans to...