Pak Lay Hydroelectric Power Station to be built in Laos. J-POWER will participate with a 49% stake, building a power station with capacity of approximately 770,000 kW on the mainstream of the Mekong River. Construction will begin in March 2026, with commercial operations targeted for 2033.
Plans are advancing for the construction of the Pak Lay Hydroelectric Power Station, J-POWER's first project in Laos involving its own investment. The station will have a capacity of 770,000 kW, and J-POWER will hold a 49% stake.
All electricity generated will be sold to Thailand's state-owned Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, EGAT. Under the contract, electricity will be supplied to EGAT for 29 years after generation begins, after which the project is scheduled to change from EGAT to the Lao government.
Wada Soya (和田 壮又), a geological engineer responsible for local geological surveys and construction management, emphasizes measures to address geological risks, including weathering on both riverbanks. He is also working on language skills and communication with local staff, with the aim of passing on technical expertise through power station construction in the future.
Looking ahead, he expressed his desire to contribute to power station construction around the world by applying geological expertise as Southeast Asia's economy develops.