Lower Sesan 2 is a 400MW hydro power project. It is located on Sesan river/basin in Stung Treng, Cambodia. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2013 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2017.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 400 400 Active Stung Treng, Cambodia Hydro Power Lower Sesan 2

Description

The project is developed and owned by Hydro Power Lower Sesan 2.

The hydro reservoir capacity is 2,715 million cubic meter. The project generated 1,970 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $816m.

Lower Sesan 2 (Lower Sesan 2 Active units (1&2)) consists of 2 units of bulb turbines with 50MW nameplate capacity.

Lower Sesan 2 (Lower Sesan 2 Active units (3&5)) consists of 2 units of bulb turbines with 50MW nameplate capacity.

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Lower Sesan 2 (Lower Sesan 2 Under Construction (4,6,7 & 8)) consists of 4 units of bulb turbines with 50MW nameplate capacity.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 2013 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2017.

Power Purchase Agreement

The power generated from the project is sold to Electricite Du Cambodge under a power purchase agreement for a period of 40 years.

About Hydro Power Lower Sesan 2

Hydro Power Lower Sesan 2 Co Ltd (Hydro Power Lower Sesan 2) is a hydropower investment company that develops, constructs and operates hydropower investment. The company provides wide range of services such as construction, operation and maintenance, transportation, business consulting and project management, among others. It works in partnership with Hydrolancang International Energy Co Ltd, Royal Group and Vietnam power international Inc. Hydro Power Lower Sesan 2 offers Lower Se San 2 HPP located in main stream of Se San River with in District. The company works through joint venture and run by China, Cambodia and Vietnam. Hydro Power Lower Sesan 2 is headquartered in Sesan, Cambodia.

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