Deal #6525 Version 75962 Version 88127
Size in operation (production)
  • [2017-11-01, current] 892.0 ha
  • [2017-11-01, current] 892 ha
Comment on land area
Size in operation indicated is the reservoir area.
The reservoir with a surface area of 8.92 square km (892 ha) [Source: Hobomap]
Comment on implementation status
The project was completed and started commercial operation in 2018 [Source: CRI]
Comment on jobs created (total)
Company said on Chinese news agency in 2018 that about two thirds of the employees are locals. There would be more local employees taking management positions. [Source: People’s daily]
Negative impacts for local communities
Environmental degradation, Socio-economic
Comment on negative impacts for local communities
The loss of forest products, Large and rare plants would be removed. Source: CDM report
Comment on use of produce
All the electricity produced is planned to be sold to EDL for distribution to Xaysomboun and Xieng Khuang provinces. [Source: Hobomap]
Overall comment
The Nam Phay hydropower project has qualified as a greenhouse-gas-reducing Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project under the Kyoto Protocol and has a 7-year renewable crediting period. Estimated CO2 emission reductions during this crediting period are 222,121 tons per year. [Source: Hobomap]

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Other
Url
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Publication title
Nam Phay (Phai) Dam Hydropower info by Hobo Maps
Organisation
Hobomaps

Data source #X2H3XpNB

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Media report
Url
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No
Publication title
Chinese company-backed hydropower station provides power for Laos
Organisation
VIENTIANE

Data source #hHGNZNBm

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Type
Media report
Url
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No
Publication title
Laos’ Nam Phay Hydropower Project Officially Launched
Date
2018-02-03
Organisation
Thailand Construction News

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Type
Media report
Url
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No
Publication title
Nam Phay dam officially operation 2018 - China Radio International
Date
2018-01-22
Organisation
CRI

Data source #tVakv4qY

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Type
Company sources
Url
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Publication title
NamPhayCDM
Organisation
Hobomaps