The Lao government has announced four key strategies aimed at accelerating domestic power generation, to address the country’s ongoing electricity shortage.
Speaking at a National Assembly session on 9 June, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone outlined the first measure: completing the Nam Ngum 3 Hydropower Plant project.
This state-owned initiative, led by...
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...
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) is exploring changes to electricity prices for the 2024-2028 period to ensure the long-term sustainability of electricity...
In preparation for the rainy season, the Ministry of Energy and Mines has directed all hydropower operators to enhance their dam safety protocols. This...
The Vientiane Department of Energy and Mines is working to compensate residents affected by the construction of a new 230kV transmission line. This line...
The electricity sector in Laos is facing significant challenges. According to a report from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, electricity consumption has surged...