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What is Lao PDR's energy policy?

Promote energy efficiency is a top priority energy policy for the Lao PDR for contributing to a reduction of energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and money outflow from the Lao PDR to import petroleum products such as gasoline. Increase of renewable energy including large hydropower plants is a second energy policy for the Lao PDR.

How many coal power plants are there in Laos?

So as of now, waiting in line are at least five coal power plants with a total capacity of 4,100 megawatts— twice what the country has today. The Minister stated at the National Assembly that as of 2020, Laos already had 82 sources of energy with a combined installed capacity of more than 10,000 MW. One-fifth of those plants are coal-fired.

How much energy does Lao produce a year?

Source: The Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Department of Energy Policy and Planning (2019), Lao PDR Energy Outlook Result (Lao PDR_Template_BAU_APS_LCET August 2022). (80.98 TWh), followed by solar and wind (32.26 TWh), coal (15.95 TWh), and biomass (1.38 TWh).

Can Laos regain control of its energy operations?

Overwhelmed by a sovereign debt of $12.6 billion, or around 65 percent of gross domestic product, Laos is not in a strong position to regain control over its energy operations. The Chinese, who have the finances, technological aptitude and manpower to run it, will continue to influence what kind of energy gets financed in the country.