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Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed agreement to supply up to 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity to Singapore.
On 30 October, Électricité du Laos (EDL), the Lao Phongsupthavy Group, and Singapore’s Tuas Power agreed to explore a long-term power supply arrangement lasting between five and 15 years.
The proposed supply profile will rely primarily on Lao hydropower dams, supplemented by solar, wind, and geothermal energy to maintain stable generation during the dry season.
Under the plan, power exports to Singapore will start at 100 megawatts in the first year, grow to 300 megawatts in the second, and eventually reach the full 500-megawatt goal.
Tuas Power Chief Operating Officer Michael Wong said the companies are working to get government approvals, line up buyers, and lock in cross-border transmission deals by 2027. The project aims to sell a mix of hydropower and carbon credits directly to energy-hungry tech firms in Singapore, including data centers and semiconductor plants.
This commercial offering also aligns with the carbon-credit framework between Laos and Singapore signed in September, which allows Laos to generate and transfer certified emissions reductions while securing climate adaptation funding.
Source: Wikipedia