Laos emergency energy storage power supply production

How much energy does Lao PDR produce?

In 2018, the Lao PDR’s total primary energy supply (TPES) was 6.38 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe), and the energy mix consisted of hydropower, oil, coal, and biomass. As there were many power plants in the Lao PDR generating electricity for export in 2018, the export figure reached 26,708 gigawatt-hours (GWh), the equivalent of 2.65 Mtoe.

What is Lao PDR''s primary energy supply?

Lao PDR’s Primary Energy Supply The heavy reliance of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) on fossil fuels made oil and coal account for 64% of the country’s total energy supply mix in 2020 (Figure 2.1).

Does Lao PDR supply electricity to neighbouring countries?

Thus, electricity generated in Lao PDR can be supplied domestically as well as exported to neighbouring countries. The power transmission system of Lao PDR is divided into two types of transmission lines – one for domestic supply and one for export, where power plants are directly connected to neighbouring countries.

What are the four main energy-using sectors in the Lao PDR?

With respect to final energy consumption by sector, like other Southeast Asian countries, the four main energy-using sectors in the Lao PDR are industry, transport, others, and non-energy. ‘Others’ covers subsectors such as residential, agriculture, services, and commerce.