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      Our mission is to generate electricity in a reliable and sustainable manner, contribute to the
      development of the Lao PDR and be a reference in the hydro industry.
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      We are a Lao hydropower company whose purpose is to contribute to the development of Laos by generating electricity in a sustainable and reliable manner, thus becoming a reference in the hydro industry.
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The Nam Theun 2 Project History (Timeline)

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1927

Article published in “L’Eveil Economique de L’Indochine” No. 516

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1970

Survey of Nam Theun hydroelectric potential carried out by the Mekong Committee

1986

Introduction of market-oriented economic reforms in Lao PDR

1950

Measuring of the flow of the Nam Theun river for hydroelectric purposes

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1997

Asian financial crisis delays projects development / Environmental, Social and Dam safety
Panels of Experts formed.

1993

Government of Lao PDR signed Project Development Agreement with Nam Theun 2
Electricity Consortium (NTEC)

1993-1996

Introduction of market-oriented economic reforms in Lao PDR

1989-1991

World Bank and UNDP feasibility study / Rapid growth of Thai power demand

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2002

25-year Concession Agreement signed between Lao Government and NTPC

2003

Power purchase agreement signed for 25 years

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2009

500 KV transmission lines energized / Watershed established as a biodiversity offset under
the Watershed Management and Protection Authority (WMPA)

2005

Financial closing

2008

Completion of the Nakai Dam

2004

Resettlement of 6,300 people began

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2010

Commercial Operations Date

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2014

Resettled area reaches income target (double of income compared to before the project)

2017-
2018

Resettlement Implementation Period successfully closed and start of the Nam Theun
2 Development Fund (NT2DF)

2009-
2012

Roads, health, program handed over to the Government of Lao PDR