Deal #6581

Lao PDR
Created at
2015-06-18
Last update
2022-09-28
Last full update
2022-09-28

Land area

Intended size
0 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [current] 59700 ha
Comment on land area
The dam will cover a catchment area of approximately 597 sq km (59,700 ha) [Source: PT Sole]

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [current] Renewable energy unspecified
Comment on intention of investment
Nam Bak 1 hydropower project, installed capacity: 160 MW "The government is promoting the rapid development of power plants for local supply in a bid to cut electricity imports." "The purpose of this power generation is to export power to Thailand."

Nature of the deal

Nature of the deal
Concession

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2013-08-01, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
  • [2007-04-01] Intended (Memorandum of understanding)
Comment on negotiation status
MoU signed April 2007; renewed October 2008, expired May 2009; Project Development Agreement (PDA) signed in August 2013

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2016-01-01, current] Startup phase (no production)
  • [2023] Startup phase (no production)
Comment on implementation status
Feasibility study on-going; slated for development in 2020 The project is being developed and currently owned by South East Asia Energy (SEAN). Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2023 [Source: Power Technology]

Purchase price

Purchase price
124 000 000
$
Comment on purchase price
The project cost is expected to be around $124m [Source: Power Technology]