“Two companies from Laos and Myanmar will conduct a feasibility study of a proposed hydropower project on the two countries’ shared Mekong River border, following the signing of a Joint Development Agreement to expand energy cooperation.”
“Under the agreement, the two companies will undertake a comprehensive feasibility study of the proposed hydropower scheme, which is expected to have an installed generation capacity of up to 2,790 megawatts. The study is scheduled for completion within 34 months, according to the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce.”
“Aye Kyaw said the initiative was an important step in strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and would help meet growing regional electricity demand while contributing to Asean’s renewable energy and power connectivity goals.”