Nam Ou 5 is a 240MW hydro power project. It is located on Nam Ou river/basin in Phongsali, Laos. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 2012 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2016. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Electricite du Laos and Sinohydro. The company's ownership stake in the project stands as 85% and 15% respectively.
The gross head of the project is 49m. The project generated 1,049 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2012 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2016.
Contractors involved
Toshiba Hydro Power (Hanzhou) was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 units of francis turbines, each with 80MW nameplate capacity.
Toshiba Hydro Power (Hanzhou) supplied 3 electric generators for the project.
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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.
About Sinohydro
Sinohydro Corp Ltd (Sinohydro), a subsidiary of Power Construction Corporation of China, is a state-owned engineering and construction company executing large- and medium-scale hydropower projects. Its portfolio of services includes general construction; engineering, procurement and construction (EPC); and investment. The company carries out the construction of water conservancy, dam construction, hydropower stations, power, transportation, civil work, mining, and real estate projects. The company also offers project financing, design, implementation, and operation of infrastructures such as power, transportation, civil work, mining, and real estate. The company has regional offices in several countries across Asia-Pacific, Africa, Eurasia, America, West Asia, and North Africa. Sinohydro is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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