Construction commences on the 220kV transmission line between Vietnam and Laos
The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and the Power Project Management Board has started construction...
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Category: Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR)
Innosea to develop a 240 MWp floating solar project in Laos
Innosea, a subsidiary of AqualisBraemar LOC ASA (AQUA), has announced plans to develop a 240 MWp floating solar PV (FPV) project at a hydroelectric plant reservoir in Laos. Innosea will serve as technical advisor on the owner’s...
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Thailand power agencies to purchase electricity from hydro projects in Laos
Thailand’s National Energy Policy Committee (NECP) has allowed national power authorities to...
Read MoreThomasLloyd aims to raise USD340 million through an IPO to finance green energy investments in Asia
ThomasLloyd Energy Impact Trust Public Limited Company (TLEI), a closed-ended investment company, intends to raise up to USD340 million through an initial public offering (IPO) to invest in unlisted sustainable energy...
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ADB announces USD665 million in funding for green infrastructure projects in SEA
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced more than USD665 million in funding to support...
Read MoreIRENA and CIF partner to advance global energy transition
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate global investment in clean energy. The two agencies will collaborate to...
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ADB approves new energy policy to support energy access in APAC
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a new energy policy to assist universal access to...
Read MoreFirst EMU trains delivered for the China–Laos railway’s trail operations
The Laos-China Railway Company, developer and operator of the China–Laos railway, has received an electric multiple unit (EMU) train for trial operations at Vientiane Station in Laos. The train is manufactured by China-based...
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ADB increases climate financing goals to USD100 billion for 2019-2030 period
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has increased its climate financing goals for ADB developing...
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Government of Laos announces EV targets for 2025 and 2030
The Government of Laos is aiming to increase the share of electric vehicles (EV) in the country to...
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Keppel and BCPB to deliver sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions in ASEAN
Keppel New Energy, a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, has signed a memorandum of understanding...
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SUSI Partners and Canopy Power to invest in microgrids across SEA
SUSI Partners, through its Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF), has partnered with Singapore-based...
Read MoreIRENA and GWEC sign the Global Offshore Wind Energy Compact
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed the Global Offshore Wind Energy Compact, an agenda that strives to secure sustainable energy for its members while aiming to...
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Temasek and HSBC to fund sustainable infrastructure projects in the SEA region
Singapore-based Temasek Holdings Limited (Temasek) and HSBC Holdings will launch a debt finance...
Read MoreNam Ou River Cascade hydropower project commences operation in Laos
The Nam Ou River Cascade hydropower project in Laos has commenced commercial operations and full power generation has started in all the seven plants on the facility. The hydropower project, developed by Power Construction...
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Indonesia to export electricity to the SEA region
The Government of Indonesia has announced plans to export up to 300 MW of electricity to Southeast...
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Mitsubishi invests in a wind farm project in Laos
Japan-based Mitsubishi Corporation has invested in a large-scale onshore wind power plant project...
Read MoreThailand’s DRT to develop areas in Nong Khai for rail connection with Laos
The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) of Thailand has proposed a plan to develop areas in Nong Khai to prepare for railway connection with Laos. Under the development plans, a depot for international trade will be built on an...
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Singapore to commence trial of hydropower imports from Laos
Government of Singapore will commence trials for renewable hydropower imports from Laos, through...
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Association of Asia Pacific Airlines commits to net zero by 2050
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has committed to achieving net zero carbon...
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