• Policy

        • Japan

        • 2008

        ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP)

        The ASEAN Member States and Japan signed the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) on 14 April 2008. The Agreement entered into force on 1 December 2008 among Japan, Singapore, Laos, Viet Nam and Myanmar. It then came into force in December 2008 for Brunei, January 2009 for Malaysia, May 2009 for Thailand, and November 2009 for Cambodia.The AJCEP provides for the reduction or elimination of border tariffs, notably for ores, iron, steel, hydrocarbons, machinery, semiconductors and automotive parts.Specific rule of origins applies to confer originating status in order to qualify for preferential tariff treatment e.g. wholly…

        • Policy

        • Lao People's Democratic Republic

        • 1997

        Electricity Law

        …operate, and transfer (BOT);Build, operate, own, and transfer (BOOT);Build, transfer, and finance (BTF); State-run through the state owned Electricite du Laos.To promote investments related to electricity operations, concession request could be sought from the government in relation to the production, transmission and distribution, export and import or development of electricity.Investors are obliged to submit an environmental impact evaluation, including flood risk mitigation strategies for areas below the hydropower dam.Electricity companies engaging in production, transmission, distribution, exports, imports, or development of electricity need to apply for licensing approval from the government of Lao PDR and…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2010

        ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA)

        …January 2010: in Australia, New Zealand (Agreement supplemented by the existing Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement), Brunei, Myanmar, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore (supplemented by existing Singapore-Australia FTA), and VietnamMarch 2010: in Thailand (Agreement supplemented by existing Thailand-Australia FTA)January 2011: in Laos, CambodiaJanuary 2012: in IndonesiaThe Agreement eliminates or reduces border tariffs on: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances and other advanced machineryElectric motors, transformers, batteries and capacitorsMotor vehicles and vehicle parts (except for motor vehicle imports into Myanmar and Vietnam)Mineral ore and processed products including graphite, manganese, copper, aluminium and nickelVarious products…

        • Policy

        • Lao People's Democratic Republic

        • 2024

        The Wind Power Project

        The Lao government is undertaking wind power projects in the following locations:In Sepon district, Savannakhet province, the government is collaborating with Savan Vayu Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. (SVARE) to develop a 1,200 MW wind power plant project. The estimated investment for this project is approximately 2 billion USD.In Dakcheung district, Xekong province, Laos has installed the first turbine of a 600 MW wind power project. The estimated investment for this project is around 900 million USD.

        • Policy

        • Lao People's Democratic Republic

        • 2021

        Revised/Updated NDC of Lao People's Democratic Republic

        Lao People's Democratic Republic aims to reduce its GHG emissions by 60% relative to a business-as-usual trajectory by 2030.

        • Policy

        • Lao People's Democratic Republic

        • 2021

        First NDC of Lao People's Democratic Republic

        Lao People's Democratic Republic provides specific sectoral targets to mitigate its emissions, including a 30% share of renewable energy consumption by 2025.

        • Policy

        • Lao People's Democratic Republic

        • 2016

        Law on Investment Promotion

        The Law on Investment Promotion was first introduced in 2004 with the latest update in 2016. The law regulates both domestic and foreign investment to facilitate and promote investments in Lao PDR.Incentives offered by the law, which are potentially applicable to the energy sector, include:Exemption of custom duty and value-added tax for Import of materials and equipment, which cannot be supplied or produced in Lao PDRImport of machinery and vehicles directly used for production Import of raw materials, equipment and parts used in the production for export Use of domestic raw materials which are not natural resources to produce finished…

        • Policy

        • Lao People's Democratic Republic

        • 2006

        National Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability of the Hydropower Sector in Lao PDR

        The National Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability of the Hydropower Sector in Lao PDR of 2006 is based on the three principles of sustainability: economic, social and ecological sustainability, along a list of criteria detailed in the law.
        It applies to all large hydropower dams of more than 50 MW installed capacity or flooding more than 10,000 hectares of land at full supply.
        The developer carries all costs incurred by environmental and social safeguard measures following the "user pays" principle. A certain share of the revenues per project will supply general or dedicated funds under the Environment Protection…

        • Policy

        • Lao People's Democratic Republic

        • 2015

        National Policy on Sustainable Hydropower Development in Lao PDR

        The Policy on Sustainable Hydropower Development in Lao PDR, approved through the Decree of 12 January 2015, supersedes the 2006 National Policy on Environment and Social Stability of the Hydropower Sector (No. 561/CPI).
        It offers policy guidance to agencies that oversee investment projects in the hydropower sector, in close cooperation with the Interministerial Committee set up by the Ministry of Energy and Mines. The policy also aims to raise awareness among project developers and investors of the regulations imposed by the policy.
        It applies to all hydropower plants larger than 15 MW generation capacity. Purpose of the reviewed law…

        • Policy

        • Lao People's Democratic Republic

        • 2011

        Renewable Energy Development Strategy in Lao PDR

        The Reneable Energy Development Strategy in Lao PDR of 2011 aims to encourage the development of renewable energy sources at a national level. The Strategy gives (1) an overview of renewable energy and its potential in the country; (2) lays out strategy and policy; and (3) presents possible implementation measures for RE deploymentThe national energy target laid out in the strategy aims to achieve a renewable energy share of: - 30% in total energy consumption by 2025.- 10% in total transport energy consumption (using biofuels) by 2025.Key objectives of the policy are encouraging domestic and foreign investment in renewable energy…

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