1927
Article published in “L’Eveil Economique de L’Indochine” No. 516
Survey of Nam Theun hydroelectric potential carried out by the Mekong Committee
1970
Introduction of market-oriented economic reforms in Lao PDR
1986
Measuring of the flow of the Nam Theun river for hydroelectric purposes
1950
Asian financial crisis delays projects development / Environmental, Social and Dam safety
Panels of Experts formed.
1997
Government of Lao PDR signed Project Development Agreement with Nam Theun 2
Electricity Consortium (NTEC)
1993
Introduction of market-oriented economic reforms in Lao PDR
1993-1996
World Bank and UNDP feasibility study / Rapid growth of Thai power demand
1989-1991
2002
25-year Concession Agreement signed between Lao Government and NTPC
2003
Power purchase agreement signed for 25 years
500 KV transmission lines energized / Watershed established as a biodiversity offset under
the Watershed Management and Protection Authority (WMPA)
2009
Financial closing
2005
Completion of the Nakai Dam
2008
Resettlement of 6,300 people began
2004
2010
Commercial Operations Date
Resettled area reaches income target (double of income compared to before the project)
2014
Resettlement Implementation Period successfully closed and start of the Nam Theun
2 Development Fund (NT2DF)
2017-
2018
Roads, health, program handed over to the Government of Lao PDR
2009-
2012
