From electrons to molecules: Evaluating green ammonia production as an alternative to electricity exports in Lao PDR

Explores the potential of redirecting surplus electricity towards green ammonia production.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
20 August 2025
Country:
Laos
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Climate and Environment
First published:
19 March 2025
Authors:
Sridharan, V., Ward, J., Phommachanh, S. and Nanthavong, K.

Abstract

This study explores the potential of redirecting surplus electricity towards green ammonia production to address both issues. Using an open-source capacity expansion model of the Lao power sector, the authors analyse scenarios considering different power expansion plans and climate-induced variations in hydropower generation.

This article is part of the Climate Compatible Growth programme.

Citation

Sridharan V and others. ‘From electrons to molecules: Evaluating green ammonia production as an alternative to electricity exports in Lao PDR’, Zenodo, 2025

From electrons to molecules: Evaluating green ammonia production as an alternative to electricity exports in Lao PDR

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