PUTRAJAYA (Sept 21): The governments of Malaysia, Thailand and Laos signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today to facilitate the implementation of cross-border multilateral power trade of up to 100 megawatt (MW) between Laos and Malaysia, through Thailand. The MoU will pave the way for Malaysia to purchase up to 100MW of hydro power from Laos, transmitted through Thailand by 2018, said the Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry (KeTTHA) in a statement today. The document was signed by KeTTHA Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili, Thailand’s Energy for the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand Minister General Anantaporn Kanjanarat, as well as Laos’ Energy and Mines Vice Minister Viraphonh Viravong. The ceremony took place after the 34th Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, said KeTTHA. “The initial capacity of 100 MW could be increased in the future and would positively balance our fuel mix to be more environmental-friendly,” KeTTHA added.

Source: The Edge Markets September 21, 2016 10:52 UTC