IEAD to sell electricity to Vietnam
SET-listed BCPG Plc’s subsidiary, Impact Energy Asia Development Co (IEAD) — Asean’s largest developer of the Monsoon Wind Farm project in Laos — has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to sell electricity to state-owned Vietnam Electricity.
Thailand’s BCPG unveils 600-MW wind PPA in Laos
July 13 (Renewables Now) – Thai renewable energy group BCPG Pcl (BKK:BCPG) announced today that a minority-owned associate has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 600-MW wind project in Laos.
Vietnam, Laos enjoy flourishing trade ties
Hanoi (VNA) – The special Vietnam – Laos friendship has been growing unceasingly across the board in the recent past, including in trade, which has been developing in an increasingly substantive manner.
Laos in Push to Inspect Dams Before Rainy Season Begins
Lao authorities have ordered owners of the country’s 78 dams to monitor water levels and safety conditions ahead of the start of this year’s rainy season, fearing a repeat of past structural collapses and deadly floods, sources in the Southeast Asian country say.
Strong Winds to Spin Power Turbines for Vietnam, Laos
TOKYO, Japan, June 22, 2021 (ENS) – Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation has just boosted development of what will be Southeast Asia’s largest onshore wind farm in southern Laos, by announcing a major investment in the project. Power from the wind farm will be sold to Vietnam Electricity, the state-owned electric power company under a 25 year agreement.
Mitsubishi to invest in 600-MW Laos wind project
June 16 (Renewables Now) – Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp (TYO:8058) will invest in a 600-MW onshore wind farm project in Laos that will supply electricity to Vietnam.
Least Developed Countries Group Vision 2050: Achieving universal access to electricity through 100 percent renewables
In September 2019, during the UN Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit in New York, the Least Developed Countries (LDC) launched their LDC Group Vision for a climate-resilient future through climate-resilient development pathways by 2030 and delivery of net-zero emissions by 2050. One among the three aspects of the vision document is the LDC Renewable Energy […]
Lao Power Company Deep in Debt, But Managers Live Well
Lao electric power provider Electricite du Laos is deep in debt, owing at least $2 billion to foreign creditors, mainly Chinese and Thai. Meanwhile, EDL managers still live well, in some cases amassing large personal fortunes, sources say.
