30%
share of renewables in the energy mix in 2025 (excluding large hydro)
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This analysis includes a comprehensive Lao PDR energy market report and updated datasets. It is derived from the most recent key economic indicators, supply and demand factors, oil and gas pricing trends and major energy issues and developments surrounding the energy industry. The report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2020 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights with which to tackle national energy challenges and opportunities. Browse the tabs below for a detailed table of contents, the list of graphs and tables, and details on the data files.
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Highlights
30%
share of renewables in the energy mix in 2025 (excluding large hydro)
71%
share of hydro in power generation in 2020
75%
share of exports in electricity production in 2020
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) is responsible for the energy sector and operates primarily through five departments: the Department of Energy Policy and Planning (DEPP); the Department of Energy Business (DEB) which is in charge of private sector investments in the power sector; the Department of Energy Management (DEM), which is in charge of drafting energy-related laws, regulations, g
Energy Companies
Electricity:
Electricité de Laos (EDL) is the national public power company. It is vertically integrated, and involved in the production, transport, distribution, and export of electricity.
Energy Supply
Oil:
In 2007, the Government granted an exploration permit for the Savannakhet area, which is the main zone of interest in the country. Three permits had been granted in the past, but no drillings were carried out and the companies withdrew. Drilling has not started in the Champasak and Saravan PSC.
Energy Prices
Electricity:
Electricity tariffs used to be heavily subsidized, the price of electricity was gradually increased over 2006-2017 as a component of EDL reform. Prices have been decreasing since 2018. The average price of electricity is US$7.4c/kWh for industry and US$6.5c/kWh for the residential sector in 2021.
Energy Consumption
Energy consumption is relatively low at 0.84 toe/capita (vs around 2 toe/capita in Thailand), including around 1160 kWh of electricity (2020).
Graph: CONSUMPTION TRENDS BY ENERGY SOURCE (Mtoe)
Issues & Prospects
Electricity:
In November 2021, the Ministry of Energy and Mines unveiled a plan to diversify its power mix by developing solar, wind, and coal-fired power plants. The country, which is heavily reliant on hydropower, experiences power shortages during dry seasons and has to import electricity.
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In the Lao PDR energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Lao PDR energy market data since 1990 and up to 2020 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Lao PDR country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The Lao PDR country report is complemented with a national power generation dashboard (excel file) from our Power Plant Tracker Service.
Data included in the excelsheet:
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