Deal #7858 Version 81404 Version 87714
Size in operation (production)
  • [2013-01-01, current] 10700.0 ha
  • [2013-01-01, current] 10700 ha
Comment on land area
reservoir area
The reservoir of Nam Ngum 2 dam expands over 12,200ha. Source: ejatlas
Comment on intention of investment
Production and distribution of electricity from hydroelectric power.
Comment on implementation status
The project construction commenced in 2006 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2010. It’s a reservoir based project. Source: Power Technology
Name of investment project
Nam Ngum 2 Hydroelectric Power Project
Name of indigenous people
Lao, Tai Dam, Tai Deng, Khmu and Hmong ,
Source: Nafri
Comment on displacement of people
6,100 displaced; 9,000 directly affected by reduced fish stock. Source: ejatlas 16 villages were relocated Source: Nafri More than 46 households and 462 affected people decided to move away to other new places in other provinces. Only 1,053 households and 5,772 affected people resettled in the new β€œPhonsavath” big village of Feuang District, Vientiane Province. Source: academic journals
Comment on negative impacts for local communities
Biodiversity loss (wildlife, agro-diversity), Food insecurity (crop damage), Loss of landscape/aesthetic degradation, Surface water pollution / Decreasing water (physico-chemical, biological) quality, Large-scale disturbance of hydro and geological systems, Reduced ecological / hydrological connectivity. Mental problems including stress, depression and suicide. Displacement, Loss of livelihood, Land dispossession, Loss of landscape/sense of place
Agricultural land loss, biodiversity loss, Food insecurity (crop damage), Loss of landscape, Surface water pollution, Decreasing water quality, Large-scale disturbance of hydro and geological systems, Reduced ecological / hydrological connectivity. There is a possibility of groundwater pollution. Source: ejatlas Mental problems including stress, depression and suicide. Displacement, Loss of livelihood, Land dispossession, Loss of landscape/sense of place
Promised benefits for local communities
Education, Productive infrastructure (e.g. irrigation, tractors, machinery...), Other
Health, Education, Productive infrastructure (e.g. irrigation, tractors, machinery...)
Comment on promised benefits for local communities
In 2020, the company has planned activities for sustainable development within the community with energy saving school building and toilet construction, solar-powered pump installation and landscape improvements for Hinhuasuea Pre-elementary School in Xaysomboun Province Lao PDR which is only 25 kilometers nearby NN2PC.
In 2020, the company has planned activities for sustainable development within the community with energy saving school building and toilet construction, solar-powered pump installation and landscape improvements for Hinhuasuea Pre-elementary School in Xaysomboun Province Lao PDR which is only 25 kilometers nearby NN2PC. Health centre (Souksala), rebuilt road, town offices, hospital, schools, market, bus stop, Buddhist temple, meeting hall in Feuang district of Vientiane province. Source: academic journals
Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)
International Rivers

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areas
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Comment
Area drawn based on ESRI World Imagery basemap
Area drawn based on ESRI World Imagery basemap This project is located on the Nam Ngum River between Phou Xay and Phou Houat, Ban Houaymo, Muang Hom, Vientiane Capital Source: CK Power

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Type
Contract
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
Draft Prospectus NAM NGUM 2 POWER COMPANY LIMITED
Organisation
CK Power

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File
Type
Other
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
Nam Ngum 2 Hydroelectric Power Project, Laos
Date
2021-11-30
Organisation
Power technology

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Type
Other
Url
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No
Publication title
Last update: 2015-03-11 Nam Ngum 2 dam displaced over 6,000 ethnic minorities in Vientiane, Lao PDR
Date
2015-03-11
Organisation
Environmental Justice Atlas

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Type
Research Paper / Policy Report
Url
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No
Publication title
Resettlement Impacts of Nam Ngum 2 Hydro-power Project on Community Culture
Organisation
NAFRI

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Type
Research Paper / Policy Report
Url
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No
Publication title
Resettlement implementation management caused by hydropower development: A case study of Nam Ngum2 hydropower project in Laos
Date
2016-04
Name
Saychai Syladeth and Shi Guoqing
Organisation
Academic Journals

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Duration of the agreement
25 years
Comment on contract
The power generated from the project is sold to Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand under a power purchase agreement for a period of 25 years.