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 active 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. Xayaburi
The Xayaburi is a 1,285MW hydro power project located in Xaignabouli, Laos. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2019. The project was developed by CK Power Public. Electricite du Laos; Global Power Synergy Public; Electricity Generating Public; CK Power Public own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Nam Theun 2
The 1,070MW Nam Theun 2 hydro power project is located in Bolikhamxai, Laos. Electricite de France has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2009. The project is owned by Others; Kyuden International; Electricite de France; Lao Holding State Enterprise; JERA; Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand; Diamond Generating Asia. Buy the profile here.
3. Nam Theun 1
The Nam Theun 1 is a 650MW hydro project. Others; Kyuden International; JERA; EDL-Generation Public; Phonesack Group; Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand; Diamond Generating Asia owns the project. It was commissioned in 2022. The project was developed by Nam Theun 1 Power. It is located in Bolikhamxai, Laos. Buy the profile here.
4. Nam Ngum 2 Hydroelectric Power Project
The Nam Ngum 2 Hydroelectric Power Project hydro project with a capacity of 615MW came online in 2010. The project was developed by SouthEast Asia Energy. Electricite du Laos; RATCH Group; CK Power Public have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Vientiane, Laos. Buy the profile here.
5. Nam Theun
The Nam Theun has been operating since 2014. The 523MW hydro project is located in Bolikhamxai, Laos. The project has been developed by Lao Holding State Enterprise; Electricity Generating Public. Lao Holding State Enterprise; Electricity Generating Public have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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