(August 1, 2008) Information on eight Hydrolancang dams on the Lancang (upper Mekong) River in Yunnan.
China National Energy Administration commences operation
(July 29, 2008) China’s newly-established National Energy Administration (NEA) has begun operation, according to sources with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
China helps Laos with development master plan for north
(July 9, 2008) The National Economic Analysis and Development Institute of Laos has drafted a master plan for development in nine northern provinces with the cooperation of Chinese experts from the Commission for the Reform and Development of Yunnan.
MEKONG: Citizens groups question new hydroelectric dam
(July 6, 2008) The Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has revealed plans to construct a 2,600 megawatt (MW) hydroelectric dam in the upper reaches of the Mekong River in Kratie province.
Electricity of Vietnam: ADB finances 156-MW hydro dam near Lao border
(July 1, 2008) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved funds for the Song Bung 4 hydropower project in Vietnam.
Cost of Thailand’s hydro imports from Laos and Burma set to increase
(June 27, 2008) Thailand’s policy to increase reliance on large hydro projects in neighbouring Lao PDR and Burma just got more expensive.
Electricity of Vietnam announces power cuts
(June 1, 2008) Vietnam’s state utility, Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN), issued a warning that it might cut power during peak times from 9:30 to 11 AM on some days in June, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Laos Hydro Developers Want Purchase Rate Increase
(May 8, 2008) Laos dam investors to ask EGAT to increase purchasing rate.
Mekong Commission Defends Itself against Critics
(May 2, 2008) The head of the Mekong River Commission has defended his organisation against charges it faces a crisis of legitimacy arising from hydropower development on the Mekong mainstream, and pledged to increase efforts to engage with more diverse groups in the region.
Planned Lao dam raises concerns on the Mekong
(March 28, 2008) The Lao government’s decision earlier this year to press ahead with plans to build the Don Sahong dam on the mainstream of the Mekong River in southern Laos is causing major concern in Cambodia and internationally.
China Southern Power Grid Company’s hydro project in Cambodia threatens forests, indigenous farmers
(March 26, 2008) Indigenous farmers and forests are threatened by one of at least four Chinese-funded hydropower projects approved by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen over the last two years, Reuters reported on March 26.
China Southern Power Grid Company’s hydro project in Cambodia threatens forests, indigenous farmers
(March 26, 2008) Indigenous farmers and forests are threatened by one of at least four Chinese-funded hydropower projects approved by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen over the last two years, Reuters reported on March 26.
PI Report: Electricity of Vietnam urged to rethink hydro operations on Mekong tributary
(March 26, 2008) This environmental impact assessment review by Probe International and Phnom Penh-based NGO Forum on Cambodia recommends that Electricity of Vietnam consider switching from peaking to base load operations at its upper Se San hydro dams to ease impacts in downstream Cambodia. Additional recommendations, photos, and statements from affected community leaders in Cambodia included.
Electricity of Vietnam urged to rethink hydro operations on Mekong tributary
(March 26, 2008) This environmental impact assessment review by Probe International and Phnom Penh-based NGO Forum on Cambodia recommends that Electricity of Vietnam consider switching from peaking to base load operations at its upper Se San hydro dams to ease impacts in downstream Cambodia.
Vietnam will suffer electricity shortages until monopoly removed, says energy industry leader
(March 20, 2008) We need to create a real electricity market and remove the monopoly," Vietnam Energy Association Chairman, Tran Viet Ngai, said earlier this year in response to the country’s chronic power shortages. "The biggest problem right now is Electricity of Vietnam controls all the generation, distribution and investment."
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