Small Scale Hydropower in Laos
We are located in Vientiane, Laos' capital city. NNHPC’s purpose is to Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (often referred to as the BOOT scheme) small and medium size hydropower projects in Laos, while always striving for the highest standards of clean development with low socio-environmental impacts.
Nam Nhone HPP, located in the Bokeo province of northwestern Laos and designated by the government of Laos as the pilot project for all future small or mini hydropower development, is the company's first project. When Stage 2 of the project is completed, the 3.0 MW plant will output the equivalent of 75% of Bokeo’s current (2009) electricity consumption during its rainy season and 30% during its dry season. It is estimated that electricity consumption in Bokeo province will double after the bridge crossing over Mekong River at Houay Xai city Bokeo province is completed in 2011. It is also the first 100% privately owned hydropower project to be carried out in Laos, making NNHPC the pioneer and leader in small and medium-sized hydropower development in Laos.
