Xayaburi is a 1,285MW hydro power project. It is located on Lower Mekong river/basin in Xaignabouli, Laos. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 2012 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2019. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by CK Power Public. CK Power Public, Global Power Synergy Public, Electricite du Laos and Electricity Generating Public are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 42.5%, 25%, 20% and 12.5% respectively.
Xayaburi is a run-of-river project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 726 million cubic meter. The gross head and net head of the project are 39m and 28.5m respectively. The project generated 7,406 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2012 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2019.
Power purchase agreement
Electricite du Laos and Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand are the power offtakers from the project.
Contractors involved
CH. Karnchang was selected to render engineering procurement construction services for the hydro power project.
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 unit of kaplan turbine with 60MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 7 units of kaplan turbines, each with 175MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro supplied 1 electric generator for the project. The generator capacity is 60 MVA.
Andritz Hydro supplied 7 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 175 MVA.
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About CK Power Public
CK Power Public Co Ltd (CK Power) is an alternative energy company that generates and distributes hydropower, thermal power and solar power. The company manages, produces, and distributes electricity from various energy sources. Its project portfolio includes Namgum 2 Hydroelectric Power Plant, Xayaburi Hydroelectric Power Plant, Bangpa-in Cogeneration 1, Bangpa-in Cogeneration 2, Bangkhenchai Solar Power Plant, Phachi Solar Power Plant, Banglen Solar Power Plant and Phutthamonthon Sai 5 Solar Power Plant, among others. The company offers services such as generation, distribution, operation and maintenance, project development and technical services. CK Power is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.
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