Nam Theun 2 is a 1,070MW hydro power project. It is located on Nam Theun river/basin in Bolikhamxai, Laos. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 2005 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2009. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project was developed by Electricite de France. Electricite de France, Electricity Generating Public and Lao Holding State Enterprise are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 40%, 35% and 25% respectively.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 3,530 million cubic meter. The net head of the project is 348m. The project generated 5,936 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $1,300m.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2005 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2009.
Power purchase agreement
Electricite du Laos and Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand are the power offtakers from the project.
Contractors involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of francis turbines, each with 251.3MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of pelton turbines, each with 42.7MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
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About Electricite de France
Electricite de France SA (EDF) is an integrated electricity provider. It carries out generation, transmission, distribution, energy supply, trading, energy services and other related services. The company produces electricity using nuclear, hydro, gas, fuel oil, coal and other renewable sources. EDF also carries out hydrocarbon exploration and production, waste recovery, gas supply, provides energy and environmental services, and manages heating and cooling networks, produces renewable energies, and industrial utilities. The company serves various residential, industrial, commercial, local authorities, companies and professionals in Africa, Asia, North America, Europe and other regions. EDF is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.
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