37910-014: LAO: GMS NAM THEUN 2 HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT

Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview


Description

The Project: (i) supports the Government of Laos' poverty alleviation efforts by generating income of about $1.9 billion over the life of the Concession to support Government poverty reduction programs; (ii) supports the Government's energy policy of developing hydropower resources to generate revenues from the export of power; (iii) promotes private sector participation in infrastructure; (iv) will supply Thailand with long-term and competitively priced power and strengthen its securi... Read More

Country Lao People's Democratic Republic
Borrower/Equity Investment Name NAM THEUN 2 POWER COMPANY LIMITED
Project Number 37910-014
Project Type or Modality of Assistance Private Sector Loan and Equity
Financing Private sector (Nonsovereign)
Status Approved
Approval Numbers 7210
Approval Date 04 Apr 2005
Closing Date 03 May 2022
Geographical Location Bolikhamsai and Khammouane Provinces in Central Lao.
Sector / Subsector Classification Energy
/ Large Hydropower
Thematic Classification Economic growth
Private sector development
Safeguard Categories Environment: A

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PDS Creation Date
06 Apr 2006

Last PDS Update
27 Mar 2013

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