Power mix by fuel (Laos)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Laos electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
232gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
76.7%low-carbon electricity
76.7%renewables
23.3%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Laos
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hongsa | Coal | 1,878 |
| 2 | Nam Theun 2 | Hydro | 1,070 |
| 3 | Nam Ngum 2 | Hydro | 735 |
| 4 | Theun Hinboun | Hydro | 280 |
| 5 | Xekaman 3 | Hydro | 250 |
| 6 | Houay Ho | Hydro | 157 |
| 7 | Nam Ngum 1 | Hydro | 155 |
| 8 | Xeset 1 | Hydro | 121 |
| 9 | Nam Lik 1-2 | Hydro | 100 |
| 10 | Nam Leuk | Hydro | 60 |
| 11 | Nam Ngiep 3A | Hydro | 44 |
| 12 | Nan Mang 3 | Hydro | 40 |
| 13 | Nam Pha Gnai | Hydro | 19 |
| 14 | Xe Namnoy 2 - Xe Katam ! | Hydro | 15 |
| 15 | Xenamnoy 1 | Hydro | 15 |
| 16 | Nam Nga | Hydro | 14 |
| 17 | Nam Sana | Hydro | 14 |
| 18 | Nam Sim | Hydro | 9 |
| 19 | Nam Long | Hydro | 5 |
| 20 | Nam Samoy | Hydro | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Laos?
There are 20 current or operating power-plant records in Laos in this open dataset, with about 4,987 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Laos?
Hongsa is the largest at about 1,878 MW (coal).
What fuels generate electricity in Laos?
The most common plant type in this dataset is hydro (19 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Laos's electricity grid?
Laos's grid carbon intensity is about 232 gCO₂/kWh, with 76.7% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).