Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.70% is in Laos. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Laos, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Ban Koum Dam
The Ban Koum Dam is a 1,872MW hydro power project located in Champasak, Laos. The project is currently in announced stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2033. The project is owned by Italian-Thai Development; Government Of Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Buy the profile here.
2. Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a 1,460MW hydro power project in Louangphabang, Laos. Luang Prabang Power is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2030. The project is currently in under construction stage. It is owned by PetroVietnam Power; CK Power Public; PT (SOLE); CH. Karnchang. Buy the profile here.
3. Pak Chom Dam
The 1,079MW Pak Chom Dam is located in Vientiane, Laos. It is owned by Ministry of Energy and Mines, Laos. The hydro project is currently in announced stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2033. Buy the profile here.
4. Pakbeng
The Pakbeng is a 912MW hydro power project. It is planned in Oudomxai, Laos. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by Gulf Energy Development; Datang Lao Pak Beng hydropower. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2033. Electricity Generating Public; China Datang Overseas Investment is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Paklai (Nam Khong)
The 770MW hydro project, Paklai (Nam Khong) is expected to get commissioned by 2032. It is being developed by Gulf Energy Development; Sinohydro; Powerchina Resources; China National Electronics Import and Export. The project is currently in permitting stage. Sinohydro; Gulf Energy Development is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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