Department of Energy Business officials visit Nam Ngiep 1 Project

Delegates of the Department of Energy Business, Ministry of Energy and Mines visited the Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower Project in Bolikhan District, Bolikhamxay Province, Laos on September 18th, 2019.

During the visit, they observed electricity generation procedures and its real-time monitoring at the main powerhouse and were briefed about the implementation of the Project.  The visitors also visited the resettlement village and were briefed about livelihood restoration of downstream communities from project staff.

Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower Project started generating electricity for export to Thailand on September 5th, 2019.  It becomes another Independent Power Producer fully in operation in Laos.