Theun-Hinboun Power Company, Lao PDR

Expansion

THPC has expanded its electricity generation to 520 MW, optimizing the Nam Theun basin’s potential to deliver dry-season energy when most Lao power plants run at reduced capacity. A new reservoir guarantees year-round water supply to two powerhouses.

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Lao Power

With its mountains, forests and rivers, Laos has huge potential for hydropower. Following years of war and isolation in the twentieth century, Laos has begun to realise this potential and is using hydropower to help drive its development.

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20 Years of Generation

In 2018 THPC celebrates 20 years of generating electricity. The TH1 and 2 turbines, commissioned on March 31 1998, have helped THPC generate electricity for export and domestic use, contributing over US$500 million to the Lao state and funding social and environmental programs designed to improve livelihoods, health and income for local people.

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Turbine Overhaul Completed

In February 2017, the new turbine in the TH1 Unit began spinning at the TH Powerhouse in Khammouane completing the company's major overhaul programme. Both TH1 and TH2 units now generate more electricity using the same amount of water as before, raising the overall plant capacity to 520 MW.

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Making a Difference

THPC has brought electricity, improved infrastructure and social services to villages that were previously isolated for much of the year. In addition to general programs designed to share the benefits of the project with local people, the company also looks to help project area residents on an individual basis when required.

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Welcome to THPC

A guiding model for sustainable hydropower in the Lao PDR

THPC operates the Theun-Hinboun hydropower plant in Bolikhamxay and Khammouane provinces of Laos. An extension to the original power project was completed in 2012 and inaugurated in January 2013.

An independent power producer supplying electricity to Thailand and Laos, THPC is a public-private partnership, owned by a Lao public company together with investors from Thailand and Scandinavia.

THPC is committed to contributing to economic and social development in Laos while preserving the environment. Operations are designed to conform to the laws and regulations of the Lao PDR, and to meet at minimum the standards of the Equator Principles and Asian Development Bank Safeguard Policies.

Since its inception, THPC has made a major contribution to Lao development, providing valuable income in foreign exchange, electricity for industrial growth and improved domestic conditions, plus employment and training for thousands of local workers. This pioneering venture has also paved the way for other major investment projects and for economic growth across the country.

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THEUN-HINBOUN POWER COMPANY LTD.

P.O. Box 3382
8^th Floor, Vientiane Center
Khouvieng Road, Ban Nongchan
Sisattanak District
Vientiane, Lao PDR

Office:(+856 21) 217515
Fax:(+856 21) 217529
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