| Sector | Project | Participating Countries | Estimated Cost in US$ Million | Financing in US$ Million | Status | Implementation Schedule | Flagship | Contact Information |
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| Energy | ENE006: Jinghong Hydropower Station PROFILE
The project will be developed to meet the growing power demand in Yunnan and Guangdong Province, and to implement the requirements of a PPA signed between China and Thailand. The project aims to supply the power to Yunnan Power Grid, and to Guangdong Province and Thailand through long distance transmission lines.
Project equity capital plus loan from domestic Chinese banks | PRC, Thailand | 1200 | 1200 | Ongoing | 2004-2009 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Yunnan Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Co., Ltd |
| Energy | ENE007: 110kv Electricity Sale by Yunnan, PRC to Lao Cai, Viet Nam PROFILE
The project will involve power sale to Lao Cai, Viet Nam from Hekou, China through a 110 kV transmission line. The annual power to be sold will be around 180GWH -200 GWH. This will help solve the problem of power shortage in the Lao Cai region.
Private sector | PRC, Viet Nam | 5.5 | 5.5 | Ongoing | Implementation period for confirmation. | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Yunnan Electricity Power Group Co. Ltd |
| Energy | ENE008: GMS Power Interconnection Project Phase I Construction (Lao PDR- Viet Nam Power Interconnection) PROFILE
The project aims to construct a 500 kV power transmission line from Ban Sok (Lao ) to Pleiku (Vie) which could, if feasible, eventually link to Ubon in Thailand or Savannakhet in Lao (connecting to Nam Theun 2 line) as prioritized in the Regional Indicative Master Plan for Power Interconnection. Ongoing Phase I Interconnection Project Preparation TA (ADB funded, total cost: US$.96 M) exploring the feasibility of Ban Sok- Pleiku line as the backbone line that IPP projects in Southern Lao PDR could use for power exports to Viet Nam and Thailand. Need to undertake detailed design of the project.
Included in ADB's indicative assistance pipeline for 2009 (RCSPU 2007-2009). ADB loan of US$200M; Government financing US$70,000. Includes a PPTA for US$1M | Lao PDR, Thailand, Viet Nam | 271 | 271 | Proposed | 2010- | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | gms@adb.org |
| Energy | ENE009: GMS Power Distribution and Transmission Loan Project Cambodia PROFILE
The project involves construction of a high-voltage transmission systems comprising a 220 kV double-circuit transmission line connecting to 115 kV lines that will provide the final connection into Phnom Penh. This project will also construct a medium voltage, bulk supply distribution network along the TL route to electrify rural households. This corresponds to the Cambodia portion of the identified transmission line in the Master Plan (Phnom Penh-Chau Doc).
ADB up to US$44.3M; World Bank US$16M; Nordic Development Fund US$11M and Government counterpart funds of US$23.7M. | Cambodia | 95 | 95 | Ongoing | 2004-2008 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | gms@adb.org |
| Energy | ENE010: Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Development Project PROFILE
The project includes the development, construction and operation of the 1,070 megawatt (MW) trans-basin diversion power plant on the Nam Theun River, which includes a 450 sq. kilometer reservoir on the Nakai plateau formed by a 39-meter high dam. The project will export 5,354 Gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity to Thailand and provide revenue to Lao PDR through taxes, royalties and dividends, while supplying 200-300 GWh to local consumers. The loan was approved in April 2005. ADB funded PPTA (US$1.7 M) prepared cumulative impact assessment study (CIA), designed mitigation program and undertook further economic and financial analysis.
ADB loan of US$20M to Lao PDR Government excludes US$50M direct loan to project developers, and US$50M political risk guaranty; US$1,230M co-financing from AFD, Proparco, NIB, Thai Exim Bank and commercial bank consortium. Other Go | Lao PDR | 1200 | 1200 | Ongoing | 2005-2010 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | gms@adb.org |
| Energy | ENE011: Northern Power Transmission Sector Project (Viet Nam) PROFILE
The project will improve the national transmission system in the northern region to allow adequate supply of electricity. It will also promote power sector reform, such as the new electricity law, financial performance of the executing agency, and implementation of a new management structure in national transmission system, which are expected to improve regional connectivity.
ADB $120; Agence Francaise de Development $50; Electricity of Viet Nam Counterpart Funding $ 103.6 | Viet Nam | 273.6 | 273.6 | Ongoing | 2004-2008 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | gms@adb.org |
| Energy | ENE012: Northern Power Transmission Sector Expansion (Viet Nam) PROFILE
The project aims to strengthen the northern transmission network to improve system reliability, remove transmission bottlenecks, reduce transmission losses and facilitate efficient utilization of existing power plants. ADB?s interventions will support power sector reforms to establish a "single buyer" power market structure and transparent regulation of the sector by 2009. This will also create the potential for power interconnection between Viet Nam and PRC
ADB $360; Electricity of Viet Nam Counterpart Funding $ 92.7 | Viet Nam | 452.7 | 452.7 | Ongoing | 2006-2010 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | gms@adb.org |
| Energy | ENE013: ASEAN Power Grid Study PROFILE
The main objectives of the study are to help ASEAN members prepare a regional common policy agreement, identify and seek solution to solve the issues and barriers on power trade in the ASEAN region as well as conduct the transmission pricing of the interconnected systems.
ASEAN project; Results of the Masterplan study was submitted to the Heads of ASEAN Power Utilities Association (HAPUA) in 2003. | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.92 | 0.92 | Completed | 2003 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Mr. Prutichai Chonglertvanichkul, EGAT Thailand Fax: 662-436-3590 |
| Energy | ENE014: Human Resource Development for Power Trade PROFILE
The project aims to train corps of personnel for integrated GMS power system operation and management to achieve benefits from interconnection.
This undertaking is now part of the priority tasks of the Focal Group of the Regional Power Trade Coordination Committee (RPTCC) as reflected in the agreed Action Plan. Viet Nam agreed to be Focal point for this task. Financing by AFD through project "GMS | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.4 | 0.4 | Proposed | 2006-2008 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Mr. Nguyen Vu Quang, Min. of Industry Viet Nam, Fax 844 825 8161 |
| Energy | ENE015: Regional Power Trade Operating Agreement In the GMS PROFILE
The project was designed to prepare a regional power trade operating agreement (PTOA) by undertaking the following:reviewing the existing studies and similar operating agreements in other power markets, developing desirable forms of power trade, recommending the rules and guidelines of technical coordination, preparing cross-border transmission pricing schemes, recommending necessary institutional framework, and drafting/ finalizing the PTOA.
ADB $850,000; Government $70,000 in kind. The TA provided the resources for initial operation of the RPTCC and for preparation of the MOU on the Guidelines for Implementation of RPTOA Stage 1, which was signed at the 2nd GMS Summit in Kunming in July 2005 | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.92 | 0.92 | Completed | 2003-2005 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Houmphone Bulyaphol, Chair of RPTCC, DG, Dept. of Elec., Ministry of Industry and Handicraft Tel 85621 415037; email: houmphon@laotel.com |
| Energy | ENE016: Feasibility Study of Hydropower Development and Transmission Lines Link Between Battambang and Phnom Penh, Cambodia (to be linked with Viet Nam and Thailand) PROFILE
The project developed a power interconnection from Thailand to supply Cambodia?s three border provinces of Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, and Siem Reap. The FS covered the 115 kV transmission line (Poipet-Sisophon-Siem Reap), which includes the line from Sisophon-Battambang.
Project completed by private firm; detailed design ongoing, and construction of lines was awarded to a local company. | Cambodia, Thailand | 2 | 2 | Completed | 2003-2005 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Mr. Heng Kunleang, Deputy Director, Energy Devt. Dept., MIME Tel: 85512 829778; Email: kunleang@hotmail.com |
| Energy | ENE017: Interconnection Project: Thailand-Western Cambodia PROFILE
The project aims to establish a 115-kV single current (SC) line to supply isolated load centers in Western Cambodia which are currently supplied by diesel units. Project is included in the Indicative Master Plan; project feasibility study has been conducted.
Financed by Thailand and Cambodia. Part of Southern Economic Corridor. | Cambodia, Thailand | 30 | 30 | Ongoing | 2004-2007 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Mr. Prutichai Chonglertvanichkul, EGAT Thailand Tel: 662-436-3500 |
| Energy | ENE018: Interconnection Project: Nam Mo-Ban Mai (Including possible extension) PROFILE
The project aims to develop a 230-kV SC line to transfer power from Nam Mo hydropower in Lao PDR to Northern Viet Nam. The project is included in the Indicative Master Plan. A power developer will construct the transmission line.
Private sector financing IPP; 100 MW Nam Mo HPP for export to Viet Nam, to be commissioned in 2010.For implementation by Independent Power Producers (IPPs). | Lao PDR, Viet Nam | 14.1 | 14.1 | Ongoing | 2006-2009: | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Mr. Houmphone Bulyaphol, DG, DOE, MIH Tel 85621 415037 |
| Energy | ENE019: Interconnection Project: Udon Thani -Na Bon PROFILE
The project aims to construct a 500-kV line along Udon Thani-Na Bon, to transfer power from several hydropower projects in the Central-1 area of Lao PDR. The project is included in the GMS Indicative Master Plan. Study level that should be carried out would vary, depending on the hydropower project.
Nam Ngum 2 (615 MW) started in 2006, for commissioning in 2009; Nam Ngum 3 (460 MW) for commissioning in 2010. The transmission line to transmit Nam Ngum output to Thailand will be commissioned in 2009-2010 | Lao PDR, Thailand | 35.3 | 35.3 | Ongoing | 2006-2009 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Mr. Houmphone Bulyaphol, DG, DOE, MIH Tel 85621 415037 |
| Energy | ENE020: Interconnection Project; Tasang HPP - Mae Moh-Tha Tako PROFILE
The project aims to establish two 500-kV lines Tasang hydropower project- Mae Moh, 500-kV line Mae Moh- Tha Tako to transfer power from Tasang HPP to Thailand. A power developer will construct transmission line.
| Myanmar, Thailand | 323 | NA | Proposed | long term | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | |
| Energy | ENE021: Interconnection Project: Malutang (Yunnan) to Viet Nam PROFILE
The project aims to construct a 230-kV line along Malutang in Yunnan to Soc Son in Viet Nam, to transfer power from Malutang HPP to the Hanoi area and export up to 460 MW from Yunnan to Viet Nam. The line runs to about 270 km from Yunnan to Viet Nam. Feasibility study has been carried out for the HPP in 1995. Feasibility study should be carried out for the transmission lines.
Expected commissioning of Malutang HPP is 2019 or earlier; however, due to rapid load growth of Viet Nam, a PRC-VIE working group was set up to plan 220 kV corridors, and corridors of higher voltage under study (see PRC-VIE 500 kV Power Interconnection to | PRC, Viet Nam | 68.4 | NA | Proposed | 2015-2019: | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Mr. Shi Shengguang, Deputy Director, ICD, CSG Tel: 8620 8512 1078 Email: shisg@apsc.com.cn |
| Energy | ENE022: GMS Power Transmission Line Between PRC, LAO and THA PROFILE
The project aims to supply electricity to Thailand from PRC. Preliminary studies have been undertaken, such as the joint FS to assess the project?s technical and economic viability; the study on ownership models/ principles of benefits sharing; and the study on technical alternatives. Also includes conduct of project preparation, detailed engineering, and construction of the transmission line including substations and possible distribution components.
Funding source, to be determined. This will make possible adoption of models of transmission line ownership and benefits sharing, and the use of spare capacity of PPA lines, especially from the viewpoint of a third country (in this case Lao PDR) through w | Lao PDR, PRC, Thailand | 620 | NA | Proposed | 2009-2013: | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Mr. Shi Shengguang, Deputy Director, ICD, CSG Tel: 8620 8512 1078 Email: shisg@apsc.com.cn |
| Energy | ENE023: GMS Northern Power Transmission (Lao PDR) PROFILE
The project will involve construction of economic, financial and technically feasible, and socially environmentally acceptable project, consisting of the 115 kV transmission lines, substations and distribution facilities that will strengthen interconnections with Thailand and extend transmission/ distribution facilities in northern Lao, resulting in more reliable power supply and sustaining pro-poor economic and social development.
ADB US$800,000 (PPTA) and US$20M for construction; Lao PDR to assume the balance. Included in ADB's indicative investment program for 2009 (RCSPU 2007-2009). | Lao PDR | 25.95 | 25.95 | Proposed | Project Preparatory Technical Assistance- 3rd Q 2006 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Mr. Houmphone Bulyaphol, DG, DOE, MIH Tel 85621 415037 |
| Energy | ENE024: Viet Nam- PRC Power Interconnection (GMS Power Interconnection Phase II) PPTA and Construction PROFILE
The project aims to construct a double circuit 500 kV HVDC transmission line from the border with Yunnan Province to Soc Son, including DC converter station, substations, 220 kV transmission lines, and capacity building to EVN staff. This will enable import of low cost power from PRC to meet the load growth in northern Viet Nam, strengthen high voltage power transmission,and provide reliable and improved quality to all types of users.
ADB: US$300 M; PPTA of US$1 million to be provided by AFD; Government US$100 million. Included in ADB's indicative investment program for 2008 (RCSPU 2007-2009). | PRC, Viet Nam | 401 | 401 | Proposed | 2007- 2009 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | gms@adb.org |
| Energy | ENE025: Developing the GMS Energy Sector Strategy PROFILE
The project will develop a regional strategy to expand cooperation amongst the GMS member countries to meet rising energy needs and to help develop a robust regional energy market.
Financed by ADB | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 1 | 1 | Ongoing | 2006-2007 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Energy oversight agencies in GMS countries; gms@adb.org |
| Energy | ENE026: GMS Power Trade Coordination and Development PROFILE
This project will develop institutions and build capacity leading to the creation of an efficient and competitive GMS power market, focusing on, among others, developing an integrated Action Plan on regional power trade development and establishing a platform or database for information exchange and communication.
Financed by Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 1.3 | 1.3 | Ongoing | 2006-2007 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Regional Power Trade Coordination Committee (RPTCC)/ Focal Group members; gms@adb,org |
| Energy | ENE027: Facilitating Sustainable Environment- Friendly Regional Power Trading (RPT) in the GMS
The project aims to establish a competitive and efficient regional power market and in ensuring proper control of environmental impacts while developing power projects for regional interconnection and trading. The project will be a cooperation between ADB and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).
Financed by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) | Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, PRC, Thailand, Viet Nam | 5 | 5 | Proposed | 2006-2008 | Regional Power Interconnection and Power Trade Agreements | Mr. Goran Haag, Programme Manager, SIDA Tel: 468 698 5636; Email: goran.haag@sida.se |
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