Wednesday, 25 July 2018

where was Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project located?

where was Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project located?

Options


1) Laos

2)japan

3)korea

4)china

answer

1) Laos


Other details

Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project, is located in in Attapeu province in  south-east Laos.

a dam that collapsed was part of the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project

The dam collapsed late on Monday, sending flash floods through six villages.


    The government in Laos has launched an ambitious dam-building scheme to become the "battery of Asia"

    Laos is located on the Mekong River and its tributaries  a perfect location for hydroelectric power

    The country had 46 operational hydroelectric power plants in 2017, and 54 more under construction

    By 2020, Laos also plans to build 54 more electricity transmission lines and 16 substations

    Laos already exports two-thirds of its hydropower, with electricity making up roughly 30% of all Laotian exports