EDL-Generation Public Company incorporated as a public company with limited liability on December 15, 2010, through a spin off from Electricité Du Laos (EDL) where EDL’s generation assets were transferred to the company, including Nam Ngum 1, Nam Mang 3, Nam Leuk, Xeset 1, Xeset 2, Selabam, and Nam Song hydropower plants, with an installed capacity of 387 MW stands at the heart of Laos’ electricity sector and plays a pivotal role in transforming the country’s abundant water resources into sustainable energy.
The company has evolved into one of the most influential energy enterprises in Laos, combining electricity generation, project investment, infrastructure management, and technical services into a fully integrated business model. Listed on the Lao Securities Exchange since 2011, EDL-Gen contributes significantly to Lao’s energy security. The Jury of the reputed
Singapore-based online business news magazine, World Business Outlook recognised the power generating company for energising Loas and honoured it with four Award titles.
- Best CEO of the Year in Energy & Power Sector Laos 2026 (Mr. Daovieng Sounanthalath)
- Leading Producer of Electricity for Domestic and Export Distribution Company Laos 2026
- Most Sustainable Practices in Energy Laos 2026
- Best Risk Management & Compliance Program Laos 2026
At the core of EDL-Gen’s operations is the generation of electricity through hydropower. Laos possesses extensive river systems and mountainous terrain, creating ideal conditions for hydroelectric development. The company owns and operates 10 hydropower plants with a combined installed capacity of approximately 637 MW (Including Xeset 2 & selabam Extension Project) These facilities include major assets such as Nam Ngum 1, Nam Leuk, Nam Mang 3, Xeset 1, Xeset 2, and Nam Khan 2. The company sells electricity generated by theseplants primarily to Electricité du Laos under long-term power purchase arrangements, ensuring stable revenue streams and a secure supply of electricity for the nation.
The EDL-Gen’s complete 637 MW wholly owned portfolio consists of the following ten and including Xeset 2 & selabam Extension Project facilities:
- Nam Ngum 1 (155 MW)
- Nam Khan 2 (130 MW)
- Houay Lamphan Gnai (88 MW)
- Xeset 2 (76 MW)
- Nam Leuk (60 MW)
- Xeset 1 (45 MW)
- Nam Mang 3 (40 MW)
- Nam Sana (14 MW)
- Nam Song (6 MW)
- Selabam (5 MW)
- Xeset 2 (10 MW)
- Selabam (8 MW)
Beyond its wholly owned generation assets, the Lao’s Power House has strategically expanded through investments in numerous joint-venture hydropower projects. The company holds equity stakes in sixteen hydropower ventures across Laos, including prominent projects such as Xayaburi, Nam Theun 1, Nam Ngum 2, Theun-Hinboun, Nam Tha 1, and Nam Ngum 5. The diversified investment structure has become a key pillar of its long-term growth strategyand strengthens the company’s position within the regional energy market.
Furthermore, the company provides professional operation and maintenance services through dedicated technical teams that monitor plant performance, inspect equipment, managereservoirs, and conduct preventive maintenance. These activities ensure that turbines, generators, transmission systems, and supporting infrastructure operate safely and efficiently throughout their lifecycle. This service-oriented segment enables the company to generate additional revenue while strengthening operational standards across Laos’ hydropower sector.
As part of its commitment to sustainable practices, the energy generating company gives equal importance to environmental and social management. This approach for sustainability impressed the Jury of the magazine to choose it for the title “Most Sustainable Practices in Energy Laos 2026.”
EDL-Gen works closely with government authorities and local stakeholders to oversee watershed conservation, monitor environmental conditions, and support communitydevelopment programmes around project locations. The company conducts reservoir management activities and participates in initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods in resettled communities near hydropower facilities.
From a commercial perspective, EDL-Gen operates a sophisticated business structure that integrates power generation, wholesale electricity sales, asset management, and strategicinvestment. Revenue is derived primarily from electricity sales, dividends from joint ventures, operation and maintenance services, and related energy activities. The company continually
evaluates new investment opportunities and infrastructure projects that can expand capacity and improve efficiency. By maintaining a diversified portfolio of wholly owned assets and equity investments, EDL-Gen strengthens its financial resilience while supporting the growingenergy demands of Laos and neighbouring countries.
The company has also demonstrated commitment to quality management, risk management, and employee training programmes that enhance operational reliability. Continuous monitoring systems, reservoir data management, safety standards, and structured maintenance procedures help maximise generation efficiency while minimising downtime. These practices enable the company to maintain high levels of performance across a geographically dispersed portfolio of
hydropower facilities.
Mr. Daovieng Sounanthalath, Acting Managing Director who functions as Chief Executive Officers of EDL-Gen, has been honoured as the “Best CEO of the Year in Energy & Power Sector Laos 2026.” The panel of judges chose Mr. Sounanthalath for his pivotal role as the driving force behind the company’s growth into a dominant regional energy player.
