Paklai (Nam Khong) is a 770MW hydro power project. It is planned on Nam Khong river/basin in Xaignabouli, Laos. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2028 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2032. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Gulf Energy Development and Sinohydro. The company's ownership stake in the project stands as 60% and 40% respectively.
Paklai (Nam Khong) is a run-of-river project. The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 384 million cubic meter. The gross head of the project will be 26m. The project is expected to generate 4,124 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 14 turbines, each with 55MW nameplate capacity.
The project has 11 electric generators that will be installed at the project site.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2028. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2032.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand under a power purchase agreement for a period of 29 years.
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About Gulf Energy Development
Gulf Energy Development PCL (GULF), is a holding company that invests in a diverse range of energy-related businesses. The company's activities include power generation, energy infrastructure and utilities, and digital business. It manages a portfolio of conventional and renewable power generation and distribution businesses, as well as natural gas supply and distribution, and infrastructure development projects. GULF serves both public and private clients, including The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, in the country's main industrial zones. GULF is headquartered in Thailand.
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. Sinohydro offers comprehensive services such as financing and engineering, purchasing, implementation, and operation of projects. The company's main activities encompass a broad range of sectors, including power, water conservancy, transport infrastructure, and civil works. Its services are utilized across various industries, particularly in emerging economies with a growing need for transportation infrastructure and energy resources. The company operates globally, with ongoing projects in over 80 countries across Asia, Africa, and America, and potential new markets in Eastern Europe. Sinohydro is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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