With its mountains, forests and rivers, Laos has huge potential for hydropower. Following years of war and isolation in the twentieth century, Laos is now realising this potential and is using hydropower to help drive its development.
The Lao Government has awarded its Labour Medal to THPC in acknowledgement of the contribution made to national development by the Theun-Hinboun Expansion Project. The project has enabled THPC to greatly increase both electricity generation and payments to the Lao state.
THPC works on a range initiatives with individuals, communities and partners to improve life for people in the project area. The Community-Led Total Sanitation idea was piloted in the village of Nongxong and has achieved tangible results in improving people's understanding and behaviour in essential health matters.
THPC shareholders GMS International and SN Power are funding a new US$800,000 bridge over the Nam Hai in Khounkham province to help local people and businesses, particularly those dependent on the tourism trade centred around the spectacular Konglor Cave on the Hinboun River.
