Nam Sam 3 is a 156MW hydro power project. It is planned on Nam Sam river/basin in Houaphan, Laos. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the under construction stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2019 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2026. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by Nam Sam 3 Power and Phonsapthawi Construction. These companies also have ownership stakes in the project.
The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 160 million cubic meter. The net head of the project will be 206m. The project is expected to generate 626 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2019. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2026.
Power purchase agreement
Electricite du Laos and Vietnam Electricity are expected to be the power offtakers from the project.
Contractors involved
SCI E&C is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the hydro power project.
Voith Hydro Holding will be the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company is expected to provide 3 units of francis turbines, each with 52MW nameplate capacity.
Voith Hydro Holding will supply electric generator(s) for the project.
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