Deal #6598
Lao PDR
Created at
2015-10-29
Last update
2022-09-22
Last full update
2022-09-22
Land area
Size in operation (production)
- [current] 5598 ha
Comment on land area
The project will have a total reservoir area of 5,360 hectares. The project was being developed on a 238ha land leased for a period of 32 years.
Intention of investment
Intention of investment
- [current] Renewable energy unspecified
Comment on intention of investment
Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric scheme, installed capacity: 410 MW, developed by an independent power producer
Nature of the deal
Nature of the deal
Concession
Comment on nature of the deal
PNPC signed a concession agreement for the project with the Lao government in October 2012. Xe Pian Xe Namnoy Power Company (PNPC) will transfer the operations and management of the project to the Government of Laos upon the completion of the 27-year concession period.
[Source: Power Technology]
Negotiation status
Negotiation status
- [2012-10-19, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
Project Development Agreement (PDA) signed on 14/11/2008, Concession Agreement (CA) signed on 19/10/2012
The feasibility study for the hydroelectric project was completed in November 2008.
Implementation status
Implementation status
- [2013-01-01, current] Startup phase (no production)
Comment on implementation status
The construction of the project began in February 2013 and the dam was 90% complete at the time of the collapse.
Source: Power Technology