“Construction of the US$5 billion Luang Prabang Mekong Hydropower Project about 25km north of the city is now 72 percent complete, according to Luang Prabang Television, as ministers from Laos and Thailand visited the site to review progress and discuss the role of the project in supporting the two countries’ clean energy goals.”
“According to project management, construction is progressing on schedule and electricity generation is expected to begin in 2030. The developers have incorporated lessons learned from the construction of the Xayaburi Hydropower Project and have taken environmental and navigation requirements into account.”
“A lock system will enable 500-tonne cargo vessels and passenger boats to pass through the dam in approximately 40 minutes. The dam has also been engineered to withstand earthquake-related vibrations in line with international safety standards.”
“The Luang Prabang Mekong Hydropower Project is one of the largest energy infrastructure developments currently under construction in Laos and is expected to contribute to regional energy security.”
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