Power shift: Lao PDR’s electricity sector in the wake of expiring concessionary agreements

Explores the impact of the ending of concessionary power agreements in Laos and its impact on the power system.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
20 August 2025
Country:
Laos
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Climate and Environment and Infrastructure
First published:
5 February 2025
Authors:
Vilaida, X., Chithtanousone, V., Songkham, S and Nanthavong, K.

Abstract

This policy brief is part of a series developed by Laotian analysts during an OSeMOSYS (an open source modelling tool) modelling workshop in Vientiane, Lao PDR, in October 2024. This brief explores the impact of the ending of concessionary power agreements in Laos and its impact on the power system.

This brief is part of the Climate Compatible Growth programme.

Citation

Vilaida X and others. ‘Power shift: Lao PDR’s electricity sector in the wake of expiring concessionary agreements’ Climate Compatible Growth Programme Policy
Brief Series, 2025

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Published 20 August 2025
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