Where to find out more information about Hydropower in Laos. Firstly, in our Facebook Group , we try to share and curate relevant information about hydropower in Laos from social media and in the news and actively encourage group members to do the same. For project details and a list Read more…
On 09 September 2019, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat received notification from the National Mekong Committee of Lao PDR submitting the Sanakham Hydropower Project (SNHPP) for Prior Consultation (PC) under the Procedures for Notification, Prior Consultation and Agreement (PNPCA). This is the 6th Mainstream mekong project in Laos to Read more…
http://www.mrcmekong.org/news-and-events/news/stakeholders-visiting-xayaburi-dam-continue-calling-for-the-developer-to-share-operation-rules-environmental-monitoring-data/ Stakeholders have called for more data sharing from Xayaburi during their recent visit.
With a number of projects under construction in 2020 we can expect to see continued growth into the future. Positive signs for the Hydropower industry in Laos and the Lao economy in general.
With the Don Sahong project nearing completion, a deal has been reached to sell the power to Cambodia. Read more in the linked article https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-import-200mw-lao-hydropower-plant
I’ve just finished reading Last Days of the Mighty Mekong (Asian Arguments) by Brian Eyler. I recommend it as a primer for anyone looking to learn more about the broader perspective of the Mekong. The author is suggesting that the future of the Mekong is dire. I do agree that Read more…
The authors’ analysis is excellent, especially since the project did not accept their requests for access or information. They correctly predicted that 2 of the other saddle dams may face similar instability. We have seen that repair and upgrade work on those other saddle dams is also being carried out. Read more…
Mekong River Commission has released the project documents for the proposed Luang Prabang Hydropower Project on the Mekong River which is set to start construction in 2020. This kicks off the 6-month Prior Consultation Period, which involves technical evaluation and public consultation by the member countries. Detailed information about the Read more…
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