Nam Ou Hydroelectric Plant
Sector: Hydro • Location: Laos
Source: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
The Nam Ou hydroelectric plant in Laos consists of seven dams with a generation capacity of 1.27 gigawatts. It has been operating since 2021 and was invested in by Power Construction Corp. of China (PowerChina) with an investment of $2.8 billion.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Laos
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Nam Ou hydroelectric plant in Laos consists of seven dams with a generation capacity of 1.27 gigawatts. It has been operating since 2021 and was invested in by Power Construction Corp. of China (PowerChina) with an investment of $2.8 billion. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Laos |
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Source | Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-20 |
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