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Nam Kong 3 hydropower plant, Laos

3rd August 2018

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Nam Kong 3 hydropower plant (NK3 HPP).

Location
Attapue, Laos.

Client
Chaleun Sekong Energy Co.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 54 MW greenfield hydropower plant, which includes the design, civil works and installation of a roller compacted concrete dam, a spillway, plunge pool, headrace tunnel, power house tailrace channel and switchyard, with associated hydro- and electro-mechanical work; and the erection of a new transmission line.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
None stated.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed by May 2020.

Latest Developments
Pöyry has been awarded the owner’s engineering services contract for the NK3 HPP.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Pöyry (owner’s engineering services contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Chaleun Sekong Energy Co, tel +85621 417788 or email headoffice@csenergy.la.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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