Nam Theun 2 pauses power generation, supporting flood prevention efforts
One of the largest hydropower plants in Laos has temporarily halted electric power generation in a bid to minimise the risk of flooding in the Xe Bang Fay river’s downstream area, according to the project’s operator. Nam Theun 2 power company announced this week it had completely switched off five of its six electricity generators at its power plant in the central province of Khammuan since July 24, ceasing water discharge into the Xe Bangfay River.
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