Energy
Laos considers future hydropower plans after dam burst
HANOI (Reuters) – Laos will take into account the devastation caused by a dam burst in July when it considers how to proceed with investment in hydropower, seen as an important income source for one of Asia’s poorest countries, its prime minister said on Wednesday.More ...
David Evan
Govt turns off pumps for new fuel importers, exporters
The government will not consider new investment proposals from businesses wanting to set up fuel import/export operations, a senior official at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce official has said.More ...
Times Reporters
PM Highly Values Nam Theun II Achievements
(KPL) Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has considered the mega hydropower development project, the Nam Theun II Dam, as a good example in terms of national development, national revenue generation, and environmental protection.More ...
KPL
IFC starts pilot assessment in Lao PDR river basin
World Bank Group member IFC is working with the Government of Lao PDR on a basin-wide Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) of renewable energy development in the Sekong River Basin. It is the first ever CIA to be conducted according to the draft CIA Guidelines for ...
Water power magazine
Laos Is Second Most Expensive ASEAN Country to Buy Fuel
An official from the Ministry of Energy and Mines revealed that Laos placed second in the list of the most expensive ASEAN countries in which to buy fuel.More ...
The Laotian Times
PM calls on experts to reveal the truth behind dam collapse
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has urged international experts to work closely with Lao officials to determine the real reason for the collapse of the dam in Attapeu province on July 23.More ...
Times Reporters
Milestone reached in Paklai dam planning process
Planning for the 770 MW Paklai hydropower project on the Mekong River in Xayaboury province reached another key step when the Mekong River Commission (MRC) officially kicked off the Prior Consultation Process last week.More ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Nam Ngum 1 dam announces major water release
Operators of the Nam Ngum 1 hydropower plant are informing communities downstream of the reservoir that water will be released from tomorrow onwards to ease rising water levels.More ...
Times Reporters
Steps taken to investigate dam failure
Two committees have been set up to carry out an investigation into the reason for the collapse of a hydropower dam in Attapeu province, as well as the responsibilities of the officials in charge. The fracture of saddle dam D, one of five auxiliary dams ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Govt to inspect all dam standards, shelve new hydro projects
The government has announced it will examine the safety standards applied to the construction of hydropower dams across the country following the deadly disaster caused by the collapse of a dam in Attapeu province.More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
