Nam Ou 5 first phase Hydroelectric Projects

Government Engineer Services

The Nam Ou 5 Hydroelectric Project is being developed by the Sinohydrdro Corporation and the Government of Laos. The project is planned to enter commercial operation in 2015. The project comprises a 74 m high RCC dam with integral power station equipped with 3 x 80 MW Francis turbines and generators.

Scope of work

The scope of the work includes reporting and advice to the Government of Laos and a review of the project design, key project documents, compliance monitoring during construction, services during project commissioning and monitoring during the early stages of project operation.

Our services

  • Review of environmental and social project studies and recommendations
  • Review of EPC and other main construction contracts
  • Review of project design
  • Review of construction costs, project budget and operation & maintenance budget
  • Monitoring of project construction and commissioning
  • Review of water management, flood control and operational procedures
  • Reporting, presentations and workshops