Deal #6527

Lao PDR
Created at
2014-12-31
Last update
2023-10-24
Last full update
2023-10-24

Land area

Intended size
0 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [2017, current] 10500 ha
Comment on land area
The expansion project is said to be over 105 square kilometers which is equal to 10,500; please note that this size does not include the original dam as there is no official information as to its size

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [current] Renewable energy unspecified
Comment on intention of investment
Theun-Hinboun Hydropower, installed capacity: 220 MW, developed by an independent power producer (IPP) After a decade of operation it was decided to expand the project to a new total capacity of 500 MW by capturing and regulating the water of the Nam Gnouang (river) which is one of the tributaries to the existing project.

Nature of the deal

Nature of the deal
Concession

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [1994] Concluded (Contract signed)
  • [2006-05] Intended (Expression of interest)
  • [2007, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
In May 2006 THPC signed a Contract with SWECO International to undertake a Technical Feasibility Study of the Theun-Hinboun Expansion Project. It was signed the following year

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [1998-01-01] In operation (production)
  • [1995-05] Startup phase (no production)
  • [2013] Startup phase (no production)
  • [2017, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
The project construction commenced in 1994 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1998. Theun Hinboun (Nam Theun) (Theun Hinboun (Nam Theun) - Active) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2013-2017.