Laos-China electricity link on track to become operational in April

Workers finalising construction of a high-voltage transmission tower, a collaborative project between Laos and China. - VT

VIENTIANE: The 500kV Laos-China power transmission line was fully connected on Feb 5, strengthening cross-border electricity links and supporting clean energy trade in the region.

The project links the 500kV Namor 3 power station in Namor district, Oudomxay province, with the 500kV Xishuangbanna power station in Jinghong city, Yunnan province, China. The transmission line stretches 177.5km, including 32.5kms on the Lao side.