Don Sahong dam critical for development of southern Laos
The government regards the Don Sahong hydropower project as the key driver for socio-economic development and poverty reduction in southern Laos.
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines Mr Viraphonh Viravong told Vientiane Times on 2 November that the power generated by the US$500-million dam will be used to electrify areas currently without power in the southern provinces, while the remainder will be exported.
Located in Khong district, Champassak province, construction of the run-of-river dam is expected to start at the end of this month.
