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Quality of safety

We have always been concerned with the quality of safety, not just in the project's affected areas; we at Monsoon Wind Power Co., Ltd. also place an emphasis on education. And to make the school a place of learning, as well as to establish the safety standards to encourage students' imagination. Monsoon Wind Power electrical engineers handed over equipment and installed electrical systems such as sockets, fans, and lights in 9 classrooms at Pheymai Primary School, Lamam District, Sekong Province, along with providing advice to area academics on installing and using safe equipment.

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Community Engagement

IEAD has already conducted many site activities during the pre-construction phase to engage communities in the Project area, including creating the Monsoon Wind Cup (sports tournament), sponsoring the Boat Rowing competition, sponsoring meals for villagers on multiple occasions, sponsoring equipment for a clean water system, and donating teaching supplies to schools.

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Assessments and Surveys

IEAD recognized that international lenders were likely to have additional environmental and social requirements beyond those of the local ESHIA.

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Community Consultations

As part of the ESIA, IEAD is required to conduct consultations at village, district, and provincial levels. IEAD has conducted six public consultations and they have demonstrated that the local communities are strongly supportive of the Project.

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Learning about Wind Turbines

IEAD has been building a relationship with the community since 2011 to ensure that the community understands the Project and is comfortable with raising questions and concerns. The site team had an opportunity to visit a school to teach the students about wind turbines.

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The Opening Ceremony of the First Wind Turbine in Lao PDR

The opening ceremony of the first wind turbine installation in Lao PDR witnessed by the Lao's Prime Minister On November 9, 2023 Monsoon Wind Power Co.Ltd. held a ceremony of the first wind turbine installation witnessed by HE Prime Minister of Lao PDR Mr. Sonexay Siphandone accompanied by Mr. Leklai Sivilay, the central committee of the party, the secretary of the Sekong province, Mr. Nat Hutanuwatr, the Managing Director of Monsoon Wind Power Company and local communities at Daktrium village, Dakjueng district, Sekong province. At the opening ceremony Mr. Nat Hutanuwatr said, "This pillar symbolizes cooperation between all parties, from the Lao government at the district, provincial and central government. As a symbol of pride that we are committed to producing wind turbines with international best practice be it design, construction, environmental and social standards and most importantly, this first wind turbine is a symbol of hope of the people surrounding the project to live a better life with a better economy either directly or indirectly that comes from the project's development."

Nov 09, 2023
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Concession Agreement Signing Ceremony

Monsoon Wind Power Company Limited (MWP), represented by Mr. Nat Hutanuwatr, Managing Director of MWP, and Mr. Niwat Adirek, Authorize Signatory of MWP, participated in the Signing Ceremony of the Concession Agreement (CA) for the 600MW Monsoon Wind Power Project in Dak Cheung District, Sekong Province and Sanxay District, Attapeu Province with the Government of the Lao PDR in Vientiane Capital on 1 December 2022. Monsoon Wind Power Project is the largest wind farm in South East Asia and the first ASEAN cross-border wind energy project.

Dec 01, 2022
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EPC Contract Signing Ceremony

On 14 November 2022, Impact Energy Asia Development Limited (IEAD) by Mr. Nat Hutanuwatr, Managing Director of IEAD and Mr. Niwat Adirek, Director of IEAD, participated with the partners in the EPC contract signing ceremony for the Monsoon Wind Power Project.

Nov 14, 2022
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Joining the meeting with EVN

IEAD closely cooperates with Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to ensure the progress of electricity import from Monsoon Wind Power Project at Laos. Monsoon Wind Power Project, invested by Impact Energy Asia Development Limited (IEAD), with a total capacity of 600MW, is built in the Southeast of Laos, located about 22km from the Laos-Vietnam border. The Commercial Operation Date (COD) is targeted for the year 2025.

Oct 06, 2022
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ADB RCI Conference 2022

The Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference 2022, organized by the Asian Development Bank ("ADB"), with the topic "Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Integration for a New Era of Collective Action." held on 23 - 25 August 2022

Aug 24, 2022
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Signing Ceremony of PPA for Monsoon Wind Power Project Lao PDR

Signing Ceremony of the Amended and Restated Power Purchase Agreement for Monsoon Wind Power Project Located in Sekong and Attapeu Provinces of Lao PDR between Impact Energy Asia Development Limited and Vietnam Electricity on 10 January 2022.