New hydropower dam in Laos could lead to ‘economic losses’
Conservationists and people of the Mekong Basin are petitioning the government not to sign a contract to buy electricity from the Pak Beng Hydropower Dam in Laos, fearing economic and territorial losses.
Singapore and Lao PDR ink MOU on carbon credits
Singapore and Lao PDR signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on carbon credits aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Laos agrees to build dam in remote, mountainous area near Vietnam border
Government officials have signed an agreement with a joint venture company to build a US$184 million dam in northern Laos that will send most of its generated electricity to neighboring Vietnam, a Ministry of Energy and Mines official told Radio Free Asia.
Lao govt, investor ink concession deal to develop 124 MW hydropower project
The Lao government on Wednesday (June 19) signed a concession agreement with an investor to develop a 124 MW hydropower project, boosting the country’s efforts to promote clean energy consumption and export to countries in the region.
Laos forms joint venture company to manage clean energy business
The Lao government and Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (EA) – a company from Thailand have formed a joint venture company named Super Holding Company to manage the clean energy business. The partnership will focus on overseeing the management and distribution of clean energy, encouraging the use of electrical vehicles, and promoting sustainable development initiatives […]
Laos makes strides on road to climate compatible growth
Members of Climate Compatible Growth networks gathered in Vientiane last week, aiming to support Laos to achieve its net zero goals by supporting evidence-based energy and transport policy development.
Cambodia and Laos further energy cooperation in order to meet growing demands for power
Cambodia and Laos have reiterated their commitments to cooperate in the energy sector, after a recent meeting between Lao PM Sonexay Siphandone and visiting Cambodian Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rattanak in Vientiane.
Laos, Cambodia further energy cooperation
Laos and Cambodia have reiterated their commitments to cooperate in the energy sector, heard a recent meeting between Lao PM Sonexay Siphandone and visiting Cambodian Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rattanak in Vientiane.
