Category: Laos
Laos to Build World’s Largest Floating Solar Power Project at Nam Ngum 1
The solar project at Nam Ngum 1 is to have an installed capacity of 1,200 MW, covering an area of over 1,500 hectares, making it potentially the world’s largest project upon completion.
Laos Plans to Build Sixth Large-Scale Mekong River Mainstream Dam
The studies showed that the Phougnoi dam would affect more than 200 hectares (500 acres) of land, home to 88 villages in seven districts.
MRC proves Xayaburi Hydroelectric Power Plant is not causing drought in the Mekong
Dam operator says Xayaburi HPP does not retain water or sediments, which can be discharged through Surface Spillways and Low Level Outlets, and is not the cause of drought in the Mekong.
Amid hydropower boom, Laos streams ahead on latest Mekong dam
Faced with growing pressure from dams, pollution and sand mining, concerns are mounting about the health of the river and those whose livelihoods depend on it.
Groups voice concerns over new dam
If climate change, in the form of floods or droughts, occurs it would pose a serious impact on the lower downstream areas of the Mekong. The proposed project lacks measures to minimise the impact.
Laos Mining Sector Sees Decline Despite Rich Resources
Mining operations were suspended in 2016 as the sale value of minerals took a dive, and commodity prices on the world market slumped.