Sanakham Dam
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Laos
Source: The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
The Sanakham Dam is a proposed hydroelectric project on the Mekong River, located just 2 kilometers from the Thai border in Laos. It is expected to generate 684 MW of power and is projected to cost approximately $2.07 billion. The project has faced significant opposition from local communities due to concerns over ecological impacts and potential flooding.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Laos
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Sanakham Dam is a proposed hydroelectric project on the Mekong River, located just 2 kilometers from the Thai border in Laos. It is expected to generate 684 MW of power and is projected to cost approximately $2.07 billion. The project has faced significant opposition from local communities due to concerns over ecological impacts and potential flooding. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Laos |
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Source | The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-02-28 |
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