(July 25, 2003) Relator of the UN was imprudent affirmed ENDESA. The government, in as much, informed that only he will talk about the subject when the United Nations gives an official report on the work of the relator, which would happen in April of 2004.
Laos’ dam plans dim as French pull plug
(July 19, 2003) Laos’s progress toward becoming the battery that provides much of Southeast Asia’s electric power was abruptly unplugged yesterday when major shareholder Electricite de France (EDF) withdrew from the controversial Nam Theun II dam project.
Egat sets deadline for Nam Theun-Big project in Laos loses major investor
(July 19, 2003) Thailand’s state powerproducer reacted immediately after the state-owned Electricite de France (EDF) pulled out of Nam Theun 2, raising questions about the future of Indochina’s biggest hydroelectric dam venture.
World Bank Says Laos Dam Project Affected By EDF Pull Out
(July 18, 2003) The World Bank said Friday the decision of French utility Electricite de France (F.EDF) to withdraw from the long-delayed and controversial $1.1 billion hydroelectric power project Nam Theun 2 in Laos may jeopardize the future of the project.
Thais To Wait 1 Yr For Lao Hydro Pwr; EDF Pulls Out
(July 18, 2003) Thai Energy Minister Prommin Lertsuridej said Friday the country still wants to buy power from Laos’ long-delayed Nam Theun 2 hydroelectric power project, but would wait only one more year before seeking other sources for its long-term energy needs.
EdF pulls out of $1.1bn Laos dam project
(July 18, 2003) Prospects for Laos to sell hydropower to neighbouring Thailand suffered a blow after Electricit de France (EdF) unexpectedly withdrew from a controversial $1.1bn dam.
EdF exit leaves Laos dam searching for partners
(July 18, 2003) Laos faces a tough challenge in finding a new partner for the planned Nam Theun II hydro-dam after losing Electricite de France’s backing for the $1.1 billion project, bankers said on Friday, Reuters reports.
EDF disengages from the Nam Theun project
(July 17, 2003) Electricite de France drops out of Indochina’s biggest dam project.
World Bank gets cold feet in Laos
(July 15, 2003) This month Thailand is expected to sign a multi-billion-dollar deal to buy power from the decade-old Nam Theun 2 hydro project in central Laos. But the dam’s fate will ultimately be decided in Washington, D.C., not Bangkok.
News Release: World Bank bonds boycott
(July 7, 2003) The World Bank Bonds Boycott campaign commends America’s largest private pension system for sellings its remaining World Bank bonds and encourages other funds to follow its lead.
Gates opened for four months
(July 2, 2003) All eight sluice gates at the Pak Moon dam were opened yesterday, and will stay open for four months.
Letter from 40 NGOs from 21 Countries to World Bank President
(June 24, 2003) Without public disclosure of the underlying financial agreements for the Nam Theun 2 dam project, there is no way for the people of Lao PDR or Thailand to know whether or not this project is, as proponents claim, in their best interest.
Thailand’s Attorney General Questions NT2 Deal
(June 23, 2003) Attorney General questions Laotian deal, says several clauses too costly or risky.
State could reclaim illegally sold Klong Dan project land
(June 12, 2003) Arrest warrants could be issued by the end of June for companies and state officials involved in the sale and acquisition of 1,903 rai land for the Klong Dan wastewater treatment project.
Vatana, nine others accused in Klong Dan scandal
(June 11, 2003) Veteran politician Vatana Asavahame, his brother Somporn, his long-time close aide Man Pattanotai and seven others will be charged with involvement in corruption surrounding the Klong Dan wastewater treatment project.
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