The potential for hydroelectric power projects on the Nam Theun was first identified in the mid-1970s and was the subject of detailed studies during the following decades. It was not until the early 90s that the Nam Theun 2 hydroelectric project (“NT2” or the “Project”) was specifically recognized by the Government of the Lao People Democratic Republilc as a key project for the economic and social development of the Lao nation.
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Situated in the heart of Indochina, Laos is a mountainous landlocked country with many rivers and forests. With a population of only 6 million, hydroelectric export to its neighbours, in particular Thailand, is currently the main opportunity for Laos to develop in a sustainable manner. The country aims to earn money from the sustainable use of hydropower to contribute to its goal of lifting out of poverty by the year 2020. Construction works started in the middle of 2005. Commissioning of the power plant is planned to gradually take place from early 2009 with full commercial operation before the end of the same year.

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