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The Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project (NT2)

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Nam Theun 2 is a US$1.45 billion, 1,070 megawatt  hydropower project that aims to  generate revenues for poverty reduction and environmental protection.                               Data iconMore
 

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Report- Press Release- Nam Theun 2 Making Steady Progress Vientiane, August 12, 2009- An annual report to the Executive Directors of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), updating them on progress on the project, was released today. The report notes that the project is making steady and commendable progress and highlights a range of challenges that need to be addressed as implementation progresses.

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NT2 Tajikistan Laos icon2PRESS RELEASE  - Tajikistan Learns from Laos' Experience The Republic of Tajikistan is planning to expand its hydropower program and a week-long visit to Laos focused on NT2's environmental, social and engineering performance.  More

 
PRESS RELEASE  - Nam Theun 2 Energy Production Successfully Tested Vientiane, July 3, 2009- The Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project in Laos, achieved a significant milestone last week, when initial synchronization of one of the turbines was completed and the first test energy was delivered to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). The test delivered a total of 60 Megawatts (MW), through the transformer bay and substation, to the 500 kilowatts transmission line that exports electricity to Thailand. More   

 

Students Visit NT2

PRESS RELEASE  - Students Visit Resettled Villagers in NT2 Vientiane October 23, 2008- Fifteen students and five teachers from the National University of Laos (NUOL) had an opportunity to learn about the Nam Thuen 2 Project (NT2) from October 20-22, 2008. The study tour was a learning opportunity to students from three faculties in NUOL - law, political science and social science and environment -- who had an opportunity to visit the NT2 project site and learn about the project's work with an emphasis on resettlement, compensation and environmental issues. More   

 

NT2 December Update

REPORT - Resettlers Move into their New Homes
All 6,200 people in the Nakai Plateau have now been resettled and living in their new and improved households, with safe and reliable water supply, roads and electricity. The latest annual progress report from the World Bank details the latest progress on the project since February.

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