Lao Chai is a 2.4 MW hydro power plant in Vietnam, operated by Hong Ngoc Co. Ltd since 2013. Ranked #207 of 230 hydro plants in Vietnam. Its 2.4 MW represents 0.01% of Vietnam's total hydro capacity of 34,440 MW. The largest hydro plant in Vietnam is Nhà máy thủy điện Sơn La at 2,400 MW, making Lao Chai equal in size. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ban Chat (220 MW, Hydro), Thủy điện Bắc Hà (90 MW, Hydro), and Ngoi Phat (72 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Lao Cai Province, approximately 200 km northwest of Hanoi.
13 years old
Vietnam, Asia
- 289. largest of 326 plants in Vietnam
- #33,225 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,290 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
13 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Hong Ngoc Co. Ltd operates 1 plants totalling 2 MW
43 plants within 100 km, 13,250 MW combined
Source: Open Development Vietnam
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Lao Chai is a hydro power plant producing approximately 8 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Vietnam- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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