Electricite du Laos plans to put communications, low-voltage power lines underground


Representatives from both sides exchange the signed documents at the signing ceremony on Monday (May 5, 2025).

VIENTIANE: The Electricite du Laos (EDL) and Sisan International Joint Development Sole Co Ltd will implement a nationwide initiative to organise and relocate communications, telecommunications and low-voltage 0.4 kV power lines from overhead electricity poles to underground systems.

As part of these plans, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday (May 5) to conduct joint feasibility studies to assess the technical requirements of the project.

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