On May 18, 2026, EDL-Generation Public Company (EDL-Gen) led a company delegation to participate in consultations and mutual understanding discussions with the Luang Prabang Provincial People’s Council, the Provincial Department of Industry and Commerce of Luang Prabang Province, and other relevant sectors regarding water resource management, environmental and social management of the Nam Khan 2-3 Hydropower Project.
Representatives from both sides attending the meeting were led by Mr. Samnan Sonthany, Standing Committee Member of the Provincial People’s Council and Vice President of the Luang Prabang Provincial People’s Council, together, together with his delegation. The EDL-Gen delegation was led by Mr. Siliphom Sengonkeo, Deputy Managing Director for Generation Division of EDL-Gen, along with the management team the Department of Energy, the Department of State-Owned Enterprise Management, as well as other relevant staff and working teams
The purpose of this meeting was to build mutual understanding regarding the water management operations of the Nam Khan 2-3 Hydropower Project. The meeting also provided an opportunity for participants to exchange information and develop a comprehensive understanding of dam management measures, flood-season water control, warning systems, environmental management, and coordination with local authorities. The objective was to ensure that project operations are carried out safely, transparently, and in line with sustainable development principles.
During the meeting, EDL-Gen presented technical information, water monitoring systems, and the application of Smart Monitoring technology to support forecasting and water management, with the aim of enhancing operational efficiency and project safety.
Following the meeting, representatives from both sides conducted a field visit to inspect actual conditions in Samakkhixay Village, Pakvaet Village, and Donmo Village in Xieng Ngeun District, Luang Prabang Province, in order to monitor the situation, hold consultations, and jointly seek solutions to problems that had previously occurred, in order to improve the livelihoods of communities living downstream of the Nam Khan 3 Hydropower Project and promote sustainable development.
This field visit reflected EDL-Gen’s strong commitment to working closely with government authorities and local communities to jointly identify approaches for modern, safe, and sustainable power management, while simultaneously protecting the environment and safeguarding the interests of local people