The Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project is owned by a consortium of private shareholders and the Lao Government. It entered commercial operation in 2010. The hydroelectric potential of the project is created by an elevation difference of 350 m between the Nam Theun on the Nakay Plateau and the receiving Xe Bang Fai on the Gnommalath Plain. Both rivers are tributaries of the Mekong. The project comprises a 450 km2 reservoir, a short tunnel system, a surface powerhouse, a regulating pond and a 27 km long downstream channel to the Xe Bang Fai. The powerhouse is equipped with 4 x 250 MW Francis units and 2 x 35 MW Pelton units. Power export is via a 500 kV transmission line to the border with Thailand.
Scope of work
The scope of the work included participation in project development negotiations, provision of commercial and technical advice and compliance monitoring to assist the Government of Laos in their capacity as sovereign, shareholder and power purchaser.
Our services
- Assistance with Concession Agreement drafting and negotiations;
- Assistance with EDL Power Purchase Agreement drafting and negotiations;
- Construction contract review and non-objection;
- Construction cost review and non-objection;
- Construction compliance monitoring and non-objection to variations;
- Review and approval of flood management rules and emergency preparedness planning;
- Review and acceptance of Government assets;
- Reservoir impoundment and early operation stage monitoring