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Where to find information about Hydropower in Laos?

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 of the different hydropower projects there are several sources online: The Mekong Infrastructure Tracker is a database of infrastructure in the region, including hydropower projects, Read more…

By Tom, ago

Sanakham hydropower project submitted to the MRC

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 initiate the MRC’s PNPCA process Further information, including the project documents submitted available for download can be found here: http://www.mrcmekong.org/topics/pnpca-prior-consultation/sanakham-hydropower-project/

By Tom, ago

Stakeholder Visit to Xayaburi Dam

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.

By Tom, ago
Tourist boat at Xayaburi

Last Days of the Mighty Mekong

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 we have to look at all the parts of the river as connected to one system with hydropower in Laos is one part of that Read more…

By Tom, ago

New Analysis of the XePian-XeNamnoy Saddle Dam D Collapse

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. Proper Geotech investigation during design and construction should have shown what the authors have deduced from essentially a desktop study that the potentially weak and Read more…

By Tom, ago

Luang Prabang Project Announced

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 project is made available to the public and can be viewed in the link below. I encourage anyone interested to check out project documentation to Read more…

By Tom, ago

WELCOME!

Welcome to Lao Hydropower! This site is a resource to provide information about hydropower in Laos. There are corresponding Facebook and LinkedIn Groups for this subject, please join in the conversation there.

By Tom, ago