Nam Pha is an 180MW hydro power project. It is planned in Luang Namtha, Laos. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in single phase. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2024.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 180 180 Permitting Luang Namtha, Laos AsiaPacific BusinessLink Sdn; Electricite du Laos

Description

The project is being developed and currently owned by AsiaPacific BusinessLink Sdn and Electricite du Laos. The company’s ownership stake in the project stands as 80% and 20% respectively.

Nam Pha is a reservoir based project. The project cost is expected to be around $332.568m.

Development Status

Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2024.

About Electricite du Laos

Electricite du Laos (EDL) is a state owned corporation. It owns and operates generation, transmission and distribution assets and manages electricity imports into its grids and exports from its stations.

Methodology

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