Minister vows stable electricity supply
The electricity supply in various special and specific economic zones has been stable, enabling factories to operate smoothly, a minister has said. Minister of Energy and Mines Dr. Khammany Inthilath outlined the situation to local media recently. He admitted that foreign investors, notably Japanese and Korean companies who were considering shifting their production bases to Laos, had inquired about the stability of the electricity supply. He said power stations had been constructed to manage electricity systematically and ensure a stable supply of power in the zones. Generally, electricity outside the zones is unstable with some places, including Vientiane, occasionally experiencing power cuts for many hours, especially when linesmen repair or replace electricity facilities. The minister said power was unstable because transmission lines from various generating plants were still not connected to the national grid. To stabilise the power supply in general, Dr. Khammany said the government had put considerable investment into the ongoing development of nationwide transmission lines to integrate and link the electricity generated by various power plants. By doing so the power could be balanced, notably during the dry season when demand is high.
