TNB to see RM2.3bil returns from energy deal in Laos starting 2025


VIENTIANE: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and Electricite du Lao (EDL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the potentials of hydropower in Laos which is expected to generate returns of RM460 million to RM2.3 billion a year to TNB beginning 2025.

It also has the potential to increase cross-border electricity trade in Asean and assist Laos to become the "Battery of Asia”.

The MoU which was signed today in conjunction with the two-day official visit of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, also aimed to increase Laos’ electricity export to Malaysia through the Malaysia-Thailand-Laos tripartite cooperation.

In addition to the MoU between TNB and EDL, Anwar who is also Malaysia’s Finance Minister, had witnessed two memoranda of cooperation (MoC).

The MoC involved Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) and Lao National Railway State Enterprise (LNRSE) in rail transportation, as well as Mutiara Perlis Sdn Bhd (MPSB) and Thanaleng Dry Port (TDP) in inland port activities.

KTMB deal to increase cargo to Laos by 40 per cent

The collaboration between KTMB and LNRSE involves cooperation in rail transportation including technology transfer and capacity building to LNRSE and develop a single ticketing platform to facilitate travel for passengers and cargo movement from Malaysia to Laos.

Based on the outcome of this cooperation, it is expected that cargo from Malaysia to Laos would increase by 40 per cent or 1.2 million tonnes in the first year, and could potentially achieve a maximum of 2.4 million tonnes annually with revenue of RM120 million per year.

This rail network will be supported by the cooperation between Perlis Inland Port (PIP) and Thanaleng Dry Port (TDP), which would facilitate cargo movement at the border through Port-to-Port Arrangement.

To be jointly operated by PIP and TDP, this cooperation is capable of facilitating 20 million tonnes of cargo and could potentially generate returns to Malaysia of RM2.3 billion a year and provide 520 jobs directly and 3,400 job opportunities in related services.

During the signing ceremony, MPSB was represented by its group managing director and chief executive officer Wan Ahmad Zaheed Wan Mohamad while TDP was represented by its managing director Sakhone Philangam. - Bernama

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