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Lao Government Unveils Four Strategies to Boost Domestic Power Generation

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...

Thai Energy Minister Visits Laos to Expand Cross-Border Electricity Trade Amid Corruption Probe

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, arrived in Laos today on...

Celebrating 15 Years of Success: Nam Theun 2 Gala Dinner

On 30 April, Nam Theun 2 Power Company celebrated its 15th anniversary of operation...

Coal-Fired Power Plant in Xekong to Generate Power for Cambodia

The Phonesack Group Co., Ltd is investing USD 4 billion in the construction of...

Asian Development Bank Predicts 3.9 Percent Economic Growth for Laos in 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) officially launched the Asian Development Outlook April 2025 at...

Drought Conditions in Laos Likely to Affect Electricity Export to Thailand

According to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), electricity supply from Laos to Thailand is expected to be insufficient this year due to...

Amid Widespread Flooding, Four Hydropower Plants in Laos Announce Release of Water

As heavy rains continue across the country, four major hydropower plants in Laos have had to open their reservoir gates to release water. This...

Families Affected by Construction Near Nam Ngum Hydropower Dam 1 Receive Compensation

A ceremony was held at the Keoudom district’s main club in Vientiane Province to provide compensation to families affected by the construction work around...

Five Years Since Attapeu Dam Collapse, Some Victims Still Wait to be Compensated

Although five years have passed since the dam collapse in Attapeu province which lead to widespread destruction and displaced close to 7,000 people, victims...

Australia, UK Support Development of Floating Solar in Laos

The Australian Embassy in Laos and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) are partnering with Lao Holding State Enterprise (LHSE) to...

Thousands of Fish Die After Nam Ou Hydropower Discharge

Authorities at the five Nam Ou River Basin Hydropower project in Phongsaly Province issued a notice this week stating that the release of stored...