Laos Begins Transition to Underground Power, Communication Cables
Laos has launched a new infrastructure project aimed at relocating internet, communication, and low-voltage electricity cables underground. The move is expected to improve public safety, reduce outages, and better organize the country’s utility network.
Petroleum Trading Lao revolutionises fuel access
Petroleum Trading Lao Public Company (PTL), established by prominent business figures Chanthone Sitthixay and his better half Savanhthong Phongsavanh, has achieved outstanding goals in terms of ensuring Laos’ overall socio-economic development. The company supplies over 265 million litres of fuel to its consumers annually through its 118 service stations and five branches across the country. […]
Laos signs $1.45 billion clean energy deal with Chinese firm
BEIJING, March 24 (Reuters) – Laos has signed a $1.45 billion clean energy deal with a Chinese power plant equipment manufacturer as the Southeast Asian country furthers its push into clean power generation and transmission.
Laos moves to develop carbon markets in energy sector
The Department of Energy Efficiency and Promotion is leading efforts to establish policies and frameworks that will allow the energy sector to benefit from carbon trading. This includes developing regulations, strategies, and a pipeline of projects that meet Laos’ climate targets.
Lao Brewery Company steps up sustainability with biomass energy
VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): Lao Brewery Company (LBC) is advancing its sustainability efforts with new green energy initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to the environment. As part of Carlsberg Group’s “Together Towards ZERO and Beyond” program, LBC is stepping up efforts to cut its carbon footprint and support Laos’ sustainability goals.
Nam Sam 3 hydropower plant begins commercial operation
The Nam Sam 3 hydropower plant in Laos officially started commercial operations this month. The plant, with a capacity of 156MW, was developed by SCI Group as the EPC contractor and has now been handed over to the project owner, Nam Sam 3 Power Sole Limited Company, part of the Phongsubthavy Group.
Laos to build $1.9 bln wind power plant to export electricity to Vietnam
The Lao Government and Chitchareune Construction – a Lao builder will jointly build the 1,200 MW Nong wind power plant, with an investment of $1.9 billion, to export electricity to Vietnam.
500kV transmission line from Laos energized
The Monsoon-Thanh My 500kV transmission line project’s section in the Vietnamese territory was successfully energized on Thursday evening, according to the Vietnam Electricity’s (EVN) Power Project Management Board 2 (EVNPMB2).
