How much electricity does Laos export?

Exports In 2022, Laos exported $2.38B in Electricity, making it the 17th largest exporter of Electricity in the world. At the same year, Electricity was the 1st most exported product in Laos. The main destination of Electricity exports from Laos are: Thailand ($2.03B), Cambodia ($188M), Vietnam ($134M), Singapore ($24M), and China ($3.69M).

Will Laos become the battery of Southeast Asia?

KPL (KPL/VNA) - Laos is making efforts to increase electricity exports to neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia and promoting the development of renewables, with the hope of becoming "the battery of Southeast Asia" in the near future.

How much electricity does Lao PDR generate?

As of 2020, Lao PDR has already built 10,021MW of electricity generation capacity, of which 80 percent is sourced from hydropower. The share of the electricity sector in the Lao PDR’s GDP nearly doubled from 6.5 percent in 2012 to 12.8 percent in 2022. Externally, electricity exports quadrupled in the same period.

Does the Lao PDR have a power sector?

The share of the electricity sector in the Lao PDR’s GDP nearly doubled from 6.5 percent in 2012 to 12.8 percent in 2022. Externally, electricity exports quadrupled in the same period. However, the country’s investment in the power sector has come at a cost.

Is Lao PDR the 'battery of Southeast Asia'?

Lao PDR has exported electricity to neighboring economies, earning the title of the “Battery of Southeast Asia” in recent years.

How will Lao power plants benefit the public coffers?

From the Lao government’s point of view, the IPP (e)s are set to significantly benefit the public coffers in the medium to longer term. In the early stages of the power plant operations, the government receives minimal royalties and tax revenues from the IPPs due to the generous tax incentives.