The government of India has provided Laos with a loan of US$72.55 million to develop two electricity infrastructure projects.
A loan agreement was signed yesterday in Vientiane by representatives from the Lao government and the Indian Exim Bank in the presence of the two countries' presidents, according to the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Indian president Pratibha Devisingh Patil and her delegation concluded a five-day state visit to Laos yesterday, undertaken in response to an invitation from her Lao counterpart Mr Choummaly Sayasone.
According to the ministry, India will consider providing further low interest rate loans to help Laos implement priority development projects.
A number of successful outcomes were reached during the visit of President Patil, according to the ministry.
The two presidents held bilateral talks and exchanged views on a wide range of issues in relation to bilateral cooperation between Laos and India.
Both leaders said they highly valued the traditional friendly relations and sound cooperation between the two countries over the 54 years since diplomatic ties between Laos and India were established on February 2, 1956.
The two nations have maintained regular exchange visits by officials at various levels, particularly between leaders.
The Lao side expressed heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the government and people of India for the assistance they have extended to Laos.
Both sides affirmed continued mutual assistance and support to one another through both bilateral and multilateral cooperation frameworks on the regional and international stage to bring tangible benefits to the people of the two countries.
President Patil also received courtesy calls from Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh and President of the Lao National Assembly Thongsing Thammavong.
Both leaders attended a ceremony to witness the signing of an extension to a cultural exchange agreement between Laos and India for 2011-2013.
The two leaders, via video conference, jointly pressed a button to inaugurate a 115KV transmission line electricity project in Champassak province.
The 53km long Pakxong-Chiangxai-bangyo double circuit transmission line project was financed by a soft loan provided by the government of India.
The two presidents attended a ceremony to witness the signing of a Letter of Expression of Investment Interest between the Indian-based Tata Company and the Lao ministries of energy and mines, and planning and investment.
They also witnessed the signing of cooperation documents between the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Lao National Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the successful and meaningful outcomes reached during President Patil's visit, which brought the traditional friendly relations and cooperation between Laos and India to new heights.
By Times Reporters
(Latest Update September 14, 2010)
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Earth Hour in Vientiane saves 110,000kw of electricity
(KPL) Vientiane residents saved 110,000 kw of electricity during the campaign of the Earth Hour, launched worldwide, including Vientiane Capital of Laos, last Saturday. From 19:00 to 20:00 hours on the day locally, lights were off for one hour, saving up 62 million kip. This figure was reported by Electricite du Laos. During the period, more than 4,000 cities and towns in 92 registered countries joined the campaign of the Earth Hour last Saturday. Deputy Prime Minister Asang Laoly and the Head of the Water Resource and Environment Administration Ms Khempheng Pholsena officially switched off the lights of the capital city at 7 pm sharp at the "Patouxay" Monument (Arc of Triumph). This ceremonial event was witnessed by 1,000 local people.
This event was initiated by the Lao station of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to raise awareness of climate change and to give people a voice in the future of the planet. Ms Khempheng said the Earth Hour was about households and businesses switching off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to highlight how the small actions of every person can make a collective difference.
She said climate change was not only a problem for international community, but presented particular challenges for a country like Laos. She also called for developed countries to assist those developing ones to gain access to clean technology for their increasing energy needs. This was the first time Laos participated in the Earth Hour campaign, since its debut in 2007. Ms Khempheng said she hoped it would encourage the public to understand the importance of saving energy, saving the environment and dealing with climate change. "If people could simply make energy saving a habit, it would make the task of making Laos a green and clean country easier," she added.
This event was initiated by the Lao station of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to raise awareness of climate change and to give people a voice in the future of the planet. Ms Khempheng said the Earth Hour was about households and businesses switching off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to highlight how the small actions of every person can make a collective difference.
She said climate change was not only a problem for international community, but presented particular challenges for a country like Laos. She also called for developed countries to assist those developing ones to gain access to clean technology for their increasing energy needs. This was the first time Laos participated in the Earth Hour campaign, since its debut in 2007. Ms Khempheng said she hoped it would encourage the public to understand the importance of saving energy, saving the environment and dealing with climate change. "If people could simply make energy saving a habit, it would make the task of making Laos a green and clean country easier," she added.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Laos to join the Earth Hour on 27 March
(KPL) Laos will eagerly take part of the upcoming celebration of the Earth Hour on 27 March 2010, to reduce global warming.
The activity is to raise awareness of environment protection to the students and officials in the public and private sectors understanding on safe energy and reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases.
The move was come out at a seminar on safe energy and reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases, which was organised by the Environment Department at the International Cooperation Training Center, Vientiane on 17 March.
Mme. Khempheng Pholsena, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office and the Director General of the Water Resource and Environment Administration said that the seminar on Safe Energy and reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases is a part of activity to mark the upcoming Earth hour at the end of next week-end.
The earth hour is encouraging the public and private sectors to join the campaign of saving energy and reducing global warming, which it caused the climate change, she said.
She added that the first earth hour was taken place in Sydney, on 31 March 2007, approximately 2.2 million people joining the campaign by turning off their lights for the earth hour day. And then the campaign has spread to 370 cities worldwide.
Over 1 billion population in 4, 000 cities in 88 countries worldwide joined the campaign of turning off light for the earth hour day.
Some 92 countries are going to join the campaign of earth hour day this year, in which Laos is the 92nd rank. As we have well known, the climate change is a big problem and affected living things on the planet, particular biodiversity, increased global temperature and drought, the increased number of insects as well as disease epidemic among population worldwide that affects current agriculture production, Mme Khempheng stated further.
Presently, the people worldwide encounter the natural disaster tend to keep severely intensifying, so all international community should join hand in hand to save the world by reducing in the emission of greenhouse gases.
Lao Government pays always attention to the implementation of socio-economic development is based on the sustainable environment protection and sustainable exploration of natural resources.
The activity is to raise awareness of environment protection to the students and officials in the public and private sectors understanding on safe energy and reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases.
The move was come out at a seminar on safe energy and reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases, which was organised by the Environment Department at the International Cooperation Training Center, Vientiane on 17 March.
Mme. Khempheng Pholsena, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office and the Director General of the Water Resource and Environment Administration said that the seminar on Safe Energy and reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases is a part of activity to mark the upcoming Earth hour at the end of next week-end.
The earth hour is encouraging the public and private sectors to join the campaign of saving energy and reducing global warming, which it caused the climate change, she said.
She added that the first earth hour was taken place in Sydney, on 31 March 2007, approximately 2.2 million people joining the campaign by turning off their lights for the earth hour day. And then the campaign has spread to 370 cities worldwide.
Over 1 billion population in 4, 000 cities in 88 countries worldwide joined the campaign of turning off light for the earth hour day.
Some 92 countries are going to join the campaign of earth hour day this year, in which Laos is the 92nd rank. As we have well known, the climate change is a big problem and affected living things on the planet, particular biodiversity, increased global temperature and drought, the increased number of insects as well as disease epidemic among population worldwide that affects current agriculture production, Mme Khempheng stated further.
Presently, the people worldwide encounter the natural disaster tend to keep severely intensifying, so all international community should join hand in hand to save the world by reducing in the emission of greenhouse gases.
Lao Government pays always attention to the implementation of socio-economic development is based on the sustainable environment protection and sustainable exploration of natural resources.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Laos, Thailand to boost power and energy cooperation
(KPL) Laos and Thailand have agreed to continued cooperation in power and energy affairs, although some projects need revision, according to acting Thai Government Spokesman Panithan Wattanayakorn.
Thailand News Agency quoted the spokesman as saying that the policy regarding power and energy affairs was discussed between Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Lao Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad, with both parties sharing the view that cooperation should continue, and expand.
Currently five projects are covered by agreements, he said, including the purchase and sale of electrical power from hydroelectric power stations at dams in Laos will be revised as some contracts are due to expire, and others will be unchanged.
The spokesman added that construction and labour costs, as well as the demand for power, had changed along with changing global economic conditions, making it necessary for the governments of both countries to review the terms and conditions of contracts thoroughly before the contracts are renewed.It is expected the terms of the project revisions would be completed before the Lao prime minister officially visits Thailand in May, he said./.
Thailand News Agency quoted the spokesman as saying that the policy regarding power and energy affairs was discussed between Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Lao Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad, with both parties sharing the view that cooperation should continue, and expand.
Currently five projects are covered by agreements, he said, including the purchase and sale of electrical power from hydroelectric power stations at dams in Laos will be revised as some contracts are due to expire, and others will be unchanged.
The spokesman added that construction and labour costs, as well as the demand for power, had changed along with changing global economic conditions, making it necessary for the governments of both countries to review the terms and conditions of contracts thoroughly before the contracts are renewed.It is expected the terms of the project revisions would be completed before the Lao prime minister officially visits Thailand in May, he said./.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Widespread power cut leaves people in the dark
The Vientiane Electricity Department yesterday asked people and businesses to conserve electricity, following two major power cuts this week.
The department's Deputy Director, Mr Somphone Thammavongsay, said everyone must make a greater effort to use less electricity. He cited garment factories and irrigation pumps as especially large consumers of electricity in the wake of the power cuts.
The power cuts were the result of a grid overload, but occurred for two quite unrelated reasons on the nights of February 22 and 23, Mr Somphone said.
The outage affected not only a large area of the capital but three provinces using power generated by the Nam Ngum 1 dam - Vientiane , Luang Prabang and Xieng Khuang.
The 10-20 minute power outage on the evening of February 22 is believed to have been caused by generator failure at the Nam Ngum 1 dam.
Mr Somphone said one of the five generators was undergoing routine maintenance and was not generating power.
Maintenance procedures began in February and are set to be completed in August, he said.
But this alone was not sufficient to cause the sharp reduction in power supply. On February 22 at 18.50 pm two of the remaining four generators at the dam failed. Initial investigations found this may have been due to an automated system lock function that was activated, according to Mr Somphone.
The two generators were repaired in 20 minutes, restoring operation to four of the plant's five generators, sufficient to meet consumer demand.
Electricity department officials said an outage caused by a source supply issue on this scale had not occurred for 20 years. Most power cuts are localised and do not involve such fundamental failures in source supply.
In the second outage the following evening, on February 23 at 19.22 pm, the same three provinces and the capital were again left in the dark for almost 30 minutes. On this occasion a damaged electricity cable in Thailand 's Oudon Thani province was the cause.
Mr Somphone said the Lao grid partly relied on power from Thailand to sustain supply.
“When necessary we also use electricity from Thailand , but unfortunately the electrical cables in Oudon Thani province failed to deliver power on this occasion,” he said.
This was an unprecedented and unfortunate event, the department said. They have been assured by their Thai counterparts the damaged cable has been fixed.
The Lao electricity grid links to the Thai grid to stabilise power supply in both countries. When consumption in Vientiane exceeds supply capacity in Laos , electricity from Thailand is automatically diverted to Laos . Laos typically buys electricity from Thailand in the dry season and supplies electricity to Thailand in the wet season, when domestic demand declines.
Mr Somphone said power-hungry factories should cut production from 6 to 9 pm because demand for electricity by households was at its peak during these hours.
The extent to which demand contributed to the supply problems, the overload, and the widespread power outage is unclear.
By Souknilundon Southivongnorath
(Latest Update February 26, 2009)
The department's Deputy Director, Mr Somphone Thammavongsay, said everyone must make a greater effort to use less electricity. He cited garment factories and irrigation pumps as especially large consumers of electricity in the wake of the power cuts.
The power cuts were the result of a grid overload, but occurred for two quite unrelated reasons on the nights of February 22 and 23, Mr Somphone said.
The outage affected not only a large area of the capital but three provinces using power generated by the Nam Ngum 1 dam - Vientiane , Luang Prabang and Xieng Khuang.
The 10-20 minute power outage on the evening of February 22 is believed to have been caused by generator failure at the Nam Ngum 1 dam.
Mr Somphone said one of the five generators was undergoing routine maintenance and was not generating power.
Maintenance procedures began in February and are set to be completed in August, he said.
But this alone was not sufficient to cause the sharp reduction in power supply. On February 22 at 18.50 pm two of the remaining four generators at the dam failed. Initial investigations found this may have been due to an automated system lock function that was activated, according to Mr Somphone.
The two generators were repaired in 20 minutes, restoring operation to four of the plant's five generators, sufficient to meet consumer demand.
Electricity department officials said an outage caused by a source supply issue on this scale had not occurred for 20 years. Most power cuts are localised and do not involve such fundamental failures in source supply.
In the second outage the following evening, on February 23 at 19.22 pm, the same three provinces and the capital were again left in the dark for almost 30 minutes. On this occasion a damaged electricity cable in Thailand 's Oudon Thani province was the cause.
Mr Somphone said the Lao grid partly relied on power from Thailand to sustain supply.
“When necessary we also use electricity from Thailand , but unfortunately the electrical cables in Oudon Thani province failed to deliver power on this occasion,” he said.
This was an unprecedented and unfortunate event, the department said. They have been assured by their Thai counterparts the damaged cable has been fixed.
The Lao electricity grid links to the Thai grid to stabilise power supply in both countries. When consumption in Vientiane exceeds supply capacity in Laos , electricity from Thailand is automatically diverted to Laos . Laos typically buys electricity from Thailand in the dry season and supplies electricity to Thailand in the wet season, when domestic demand declines.
Mr Somphone said power-hungry factories should cut production from 6 to 9 pm because demand for electricity by households was at its peak during these hours.
The extent to which demand contributed to the supply problems, the overload, and the widespread power outage is unclear.
By Souknilundon Southivongnorath
(Latest Update February 26, 2009)
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Electricity law needs to be amended to comply with economic growth
(KPL) The draft law on electricity needs to be amended to support the market-oriented mechanism and the electricity expansion, said Acting Minister of Energy and Mining Somboun Rassombath.
This was an explanation of Mr Somboun when he attended the fourth day of National Assembly Session of sixth legislative on 27 November.
The old version of the law on electricity, enforced in 1997, consisted of 12 chapters, 56 articles, considering as an important tool for public administration, electricity business development in Laos and was attractable investments from local and foreign investors. This law was a great contribution to the poverty reduction.
Presently, the socio-economic development has developed and market-oriented mechanism has also moved forward, particularly the electricity production activities. In order to support the development and expansion of infrastructure as well as economy in the new era, it needs to amend the electricity law to comply to realistic conditions with the national economic growth and international law in the region, he added.
Mr Somboun proposed the amended draft of law and arrangement regarding to charter, articles and content, and other term to be appropriated or not?.
In 1995, the number of the nationwide total household access to electricity amounted to only 30 percent (200 megawatts) now the number increases to 60 percent.
This was an explanation of Mr Somboun when he attended the fourth day of National Assembly Session of sixth legislative on 27 November.
The old version of the law on electricity, enforced in 1997, consisted of 12 chapters, 56 articles, considering as an important tool for public administration, electricity business development in Laos and was attractable investments from local and foreign investors. This law was a great contribution to the poverty reduction.
Presently, the socio-economic development has developed and market-oriented mechanism has also moved forward, particularly the electricity production activities. In order to support the development and expansion of infrastructure as well as economy in the new era, it needs to amend the electricity law to comply to realistic conditions with the national economic growth and international law in the region, he added.
Mr Somboun proposed the amended draft of law and arrangement regarding to charter, articles and content, and other term to be appropriated or not?.
In 1995, the number of the nationwide total household access to electricity amounted to only 30 percent (200 megawatts) now the number increases to 60 percent.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Raising awareness on saving electricity
(KPL) A ceremony to launch The Promotion and Creation of Awareness on Saving Electricity was held on 29 April at Lane-Xang hotel, Vientiane.
The event was chaired by Deputy Minister of Energy and Mining Mr. Somboune Rasasombath, and attended by director of Electricite du Lao (EDL), Head of energy and mining ministry’s office, representatives of World Bank and concern sectors.
This project was established on 2 February 2007 and managed by EDL with a financial support from the World Bank (WB) to reduce high expense on power.
This project constitutes very significant to contribute to the promotion of power efficiency, to reduce state budget loss on electricity, which is increasing annually and encourage the society to participate in power efficiency.
Participants of the meeting also reviewed the implementation of first phase of the management of electricity use project.
The event was chaired by Deputy Minister of Energy and Mining Mr. Somboune Rasasombath, and attended by director of Electricite du Lao (EDL), Head of energy and mining ministry’s office, representatives of World Bank and concern sectors.
This project was established on 2 February 2007 and managed by EDL with a financial support from the World Bank (WB) to reduce high expense on power.
This project constitutes very significant to contribute to the promotion of power efficiency, to reduce state budget loss on electricity, which is increasing annually and encourage the society to participate in power efficiency.
Participants of the meeting also reviewed the implementation of first phase of the management of electricity use project.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Laos and Cambodia boost cooperation on Energy
(KPL) The Lao PDR will export 115 KV, 90 MW of electricity to the Royal of Cambodia since 2010. The contract for export of electricity to Cambodia was signed on 29 December in Phnom Penh, Cambodia between Mr Khammany Inthilath, Director General of the Lao Electricity State Enterprise, Ministry of Energy and Mines and Mr Hew Van Than, Deputy General of the Cambodia Electricity Enterprise.Mr. Someboun Laszasombath, Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines of Laos, Mr Ispeng, Deputy Minister of Industrial, Mines and Energy of Cambodia, and senior officials concern from two countries witnessed the event.
Mr. Khammany Inthilath disclosed to the press that the signing of this contract was based on the MoU signed between the two sides on 2 November 2006 in Vientiane. According to the contract, the Lao side will build the 115 kv High Voltage transmission line from station of Ban Hat, Khong district, Champassak province to the Laos-Cambodia border check point with the length of 26 km with the US$ 2.7 million assistance from World Bank and 20% contributed fund of the Lao Electricity State Enterprise.
While the Cambodia side will construct the 115 KV transmission line system from its border to the electricity station of Xiengtang province with the length of 56 km.
The first phase of export will start from 2010-2014 and the sides then will further discuss about the next phases. The Cambodia is the second country in this region who buy electricity from Lao PDR. The electricity produced in the southern provinces dams of Laos will be divided for local consumption and export to Cambodia.
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