Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Feasibility Study

Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Objective of the Feasibility Study
1.2 Responsible Agencies for Examination and Inspection of FS
1.3 Submission of Reports
1.3.1 Inception report
1.3.2 Interim report
1.3.3 Draft final report and final report
1.4 Related Legal and Institutional Frameworks
1.4.1 Laws and regulations
1.4.2 Responsible agencies
II SCOPE OF WORKS FOR THE FEASIBILITY STUDY
2.1 Basic Data/Information
2.1.1 Socio-economic survey
2.1.2 Social and natural environmental survey
2.1.3 Topographical survey
2.1.4 Geological, seismic and construction material survey
2.1.5 Metrological/hydrological survey
2.2 Hydropower Development Planning Study
2.2.1 Power market survey and demand forecast
2.2.2 Project features
2.2.3 Reservoir operation
2.2.4 Alternative study and optimization study on project scheme
III. RECOMMENDED PROJECT SCHEME/LAYOUT/PRELIMINARY DESIGN
3.1 Project Description
3.2 Project Layout/Preliminary Design and Drawings
3.3 Energy Production/Output
3.4 Project Cost
3.5 Project Development and Construction Schedule
3.6 Economic and Financial Analysis
3.7 Risk Analysis
IV. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Annex 1: Content of FS Report

Annex 2: Key Requirements relevant to FS in Electricity Law 2012
Annex 3: Summary of FS Procedure of Hydropower Projects
Annex 4: Technical Guideline

Abbreviation

CA
: Concession Agreement
COD : Commercial Operation Date
DEB : Department of Energy Business, Ministry of Energy and Mines
DEM : Department of Energy Management, Ministry of Energy and Mines
DEPP : Department of Energy Policy and Planning, Ministry of Energy and Mines
DESIA : Department of Environment and Social Impacts Assessment, Ministry of Natural Resources and
Environment
DFRM : Department of Forest Resources Management, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
DOC : Department of Custom, Ministry of Finance
DOL : Department of Land, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
DONA : Department of National Assets, Ministry of Finance
DOT : Department of Taxes, Ministry of Finance
DWR : Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
EPC : Engineering, Procurement and Construction
ESIA : Environmental and Social Impacts Assessment
FS
: Feasibility Study
GOL : Government of Lao PDR
IEE
: Initial Environmental Evaluation
IPP
: Independent Power Producer
IREP : Institute of Renewable Energy Promotion
LEPTS : Lao Electrical Power Technical Standards
MEM : Ministry of Energy and Mines
MOF : Ministry of Finance
MONRE: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
MOU : Memorandum of Understanding
MPI : Ministry of Planning and Investment
PDA : Project Development Agreement
PDEM : Provincial Department of Energy and Mines
PONRE: Provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment
SPC : Special Purpose Company
TOR : Terms of Reference

I. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Objective of the Feasibility Study
Lao PDR is a small country with high potential for hydropower development. At present there have been
a number of on-going hydropower projects under preparation, construction and operation mostly through
an Independent Power Producer (IPP) process1 . According to the Electricity Law (2012), as part of the
planning process, undertaking a feasibility study (FS) is required by the Government of Lao PDR (GOL)
and the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) is the lead ministry responsible for implementation and
management of energy development projects. FS is carried out after the signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between GOL and a project developer and in close coordination with the
environment and social impact studies (ESIA/IEE) to be carried out according to the Environmental
Protection Law (2012) in which the Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment (MONRE) is the lead
ministry.
Main objective of FS is to describe the overall project concept, project description and project justification
by providing support data/information and undertaking adequate analysis regarding technical, social,
environmental, economic, financial and safety aspects including evaluation of alternatives and
identification of risks. This TOR is intended to provide guidance to a Project Developer who has signed a
MOU with GOL to ensure that FS will be carried out and completed before the MOU duration (18
months) is expired.
1.2 Responsible Agencies for Examination and Inspection of FS
The Department of Energy Policy and Planning (DEPP), on behalf of MEM, is responsible for
examination and inspection of FS for hydropower projects larger than 15 megawatt (MW), while the
Provincial Department of Energy and Mines (PDEM) is responsible for examination and inspection of FS
for hydropower projects equal to or less than 15 MW.
1.3 Submission of Reports
The Project Developer shall prepare and submit the following reports such as Inception Report, Interim
Report, Draft Final Report and Final Report to the responsible organizations as below.
Installed capacity of the project 100 kW
: To District Department of Energy and Mines (DDEM) through PDEM
100kW < Installed capacity of the project
: To PDEM through DEPP

15 MW

15 MW < Installed capacity of the project

: To DEPP through DEB
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In Lao PDR, the IPP process in Lao PDR comprises the following key steps: Signing of M emorandum of Understanding
(MOU); Signing of Project Development Agreement (PDA); Signing of Concession A greement (CA) and other agreements ;
Commercial Operation Date (COD); Construction; Operation; and Transfer. Detailed procedures, contents of each task/stages,
and authorization granting shall be complied with the specific laws and regulations issued by M EM and other agencies according
to the related laws, regulations, and /or guidelines. Term of the CA shall commence from the signing date of the CA and shall be
ended in a period not exceeding thirty years from COD. After the expiration of the CA, the concessionaire shall transfer the entire
activities to the Government in good and operational conditions which are inspected and certified by an independent engineer
without any compensation whatsoever.

1.3.1 Inception report

Inception report shall be submitted within ninety (90) calendar days after the MOU signing.
Installed capacity of the project 100 kW
: Five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
100kW < Installed capacity of the project 15 MW
: Five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
15 MW < Installed capacity of the project
: Five (5) copies in English, five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
The Report shall cover the followings, but not limited to;

Organization chart for implementing FS

In case the Project Developer subcontracts all or parts of FS to consultant firm(s), he shall attach
profiles and experiences of the consultant firms on hydropower projects as well as curriculum vitae of
specialists/engineers to be involved in FS

Concept and schedule of feasibility study

Items and methodologies to be studied during FS in accordance with this TOR

Existing data and information collected relevant to the hydropower project

Technical contents and methodologies of field investigation on topography, geology, meteorology,

hydrology and social/natural environments

Anticipated risks during FS

Before the Project Developer submits Inception Report, follow-up discussions with responsible
organizations as DEPP/PDEM/DDEM and other key agencies as well as field visits of them will be
carried out to facilitate clear understanding on the project site and potential issues. All expenses of the
field visits of responsible organizations and other key agencies shall be borne by the Project Developer.
Prior to its mobilization of field investigation at sites, the Project Developer shall explain Field
Investigation Plan to local villages, or districts, or provinces as well as get necessary permission
according to concerned laws/regulations.

When the Project Developer is obliged to change its plan of field investigation, he shall promptly notify to
MEM or PDEM its revised field investigation plan.

1.3.2 Interim report

Interim report shall be submitted within ten (10) months after the MOU signing.
Installed capacity of the project 100 kW
: Five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
100kW < Installed capacity of the project 15 MW
: Five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file

 15 MW <Installed capacity of the project

: Five (5) copies in English, five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
The Report shall cover the followings, but not limited to:

Results of field investigation, key findings, data processing and numerical analysis on topography,
geology, meteorology, hydrology and social/natural environments

Results of power market survey, and necessity and role of the hydropower project

Results of optimization study on project scheme

Results of alternative study on projects layout

Expected studies and their schedules for the remaining period

Mitigated and residual risks during FS

Before the Project Developer submits Interim Report, specific discussions with responsible
organizations and other key agencies as well as field visits of them will be carried out to validate
investigation results. All expenses of the field visits of responsible organizations and other key agencies
shall be borne by the Project Developer.
1.3.3 Draft final report and final report
Draft final report shall be submitted within sixteen (16) months after the MOU signing and the content of
the Report shall basically follow the Table of Contents of FS report described in Section II and Annex
I. Responsible organizations such as DEPP or PDEM or DDEM will issue written comments on the draft
final report to the Project Developer within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving the Report.
Final Report shall be submitted within one (1) month after receiving the written comments from
responsible organizations.
Numbers of draft final report and final report are as follows;
Installed capacity of the project 100 kW
: Five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
100kW < Installed capacity of the project 15 MW
: Five (5) copies in Lao language and one (1) electronic file
15 MW < Installed capacity of the project
: Five (5) copies in English, five (5) copies of Executive Summary report in Lao language and one (1)
electronic file
1.4 Related Legal and Institutional Frameworks
1.4.1 Laws and regulations.
The Project Developer shall be sufficiently familiar with and conform to the laws and regulations
related to hydropower development in Lao PDR and the key ones are highlighted as follows while specific
requirements related to FS as required in the Electricity Law (2012) is provided in Annex 2:

The Electricity Law (2012)

The Lao Electric Power Technical Standards (LEPTS) (2004)

The Guideline on Operating and Managing LEPTS (2007)

The Safety Rules for Operation and Maintenance of Electrical Facilities (2007)

The Renewable Energy Development Strategy in Lao PDR, 2011

The Law on Investment Promotion (2009)

The Law on Environmental Protection (2012)

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The Ministerial Instruction on ESIA (2013) and Ministerial instruction on IEE (2013) and their
technical guidelines
The Prime Ministers Decree on Compensation and Resettlement No. 192, 2005 and its
technical guidelines
The Agreement on Approval and Enforcement of Guideline on Public Involvement in Project
Environmental Impact Assessment Process (2013)
The Guideline on Consultation with Ethnic Group Affected by Public and Private Development
Project (2012)
The Law on Land (2003)
The Law on Water Resource (2006)
The Law on Forest (2007) and its decrees
The National Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability of the Hydropower Sector in
Lao PDR (2005)

1.4.2 Responsible agencies

In Lao PDR, there are many agencies responsible and involved in the IPP process of hydropower projects,
which are schematized in Annex 3. Private investment for hydropower projects is governed by the Law on
Investment Promotion, and the Ministry of P lanning and Investment (MPI) is responsible for signing of
related documents on behalf of GOL while line ministries below are responsible for technical matter under
their responsibilities as defined by laws and regulations or assigned by GOL.
Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM):
DEB: Responsible for managing the IPP process and be the focal point for interaction with the Project
Developer of hydropower projects more than 15 MW
DEPP: Responsible for sector policy and planning including review of the feasibility study of hydropower
projects more than 15 MW
DEM: Responsible for technical and engineering aspects including review of basic design and monitoring
of construction and operation of hydropower projects more than 15 MW
Provincial Department of Energy and Mines (PDEM):
Responsible for management, coordination and technical matters of hydropower projects equal to or less
than 15 MW
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE):
DESIA: Responsible for review and monitoring of ESIA process
DWR, DFRM, DOL: Responsible for issuing regulations and technical guidelines under their
responsibilities
Provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment (PONRE):
Responsible for IEE/ESIA process
Ministry of Finance (MOF):
DOT, DOC, DONA: Responsible for taxes, royalties and dividends
A project committee on resettlement and compensation will be established at provincial level to be
responsible for overseeing the resettlement and compensation activities to be carried out by the Project
Developer.

Other line agencies that are involved during the planning and operations of a hydropower project include,
but not limited to, the following: the Ministry of Labors and Social welfare, the Ministry of Public Health,
the Ministry of Commerce, and the mass organizations including the Lao Font for National Construction
and the Lao Women Union.

1.4.3 Undertaking of GOL

GOL will provide available data/information for hydropower projects such as topographical maps,
meteorological records, hydrological records and other relevant data/information which are requested by
the Project Developer and are recognized by GOL to be necessary for FS.

II. SCOPE OF WORKS FOR THE FEASIBILITY STUDY

This section outlines scope of FS for the hydropower project to be conducted by the Project Developer.
Details on the technical aspects are provided in Annex 4 Technical Guideline, while details on the ESIA
or IEE studies will follow technical guidelines issued by DESIA.
When the hydropower project is planned to locate its dam at the Mekong mainstream in the Lower
Mekong Basin, FS shall be in compliance with the document Preliminary Design Guidance for proposed
mainstream Dams in the Lower Mekong Basin (Mekong River Committee, 2009 August) in order to
prevent any social and environmental impacts or other potential risks in the four MRC member countries.
The impacts and risks are particularly with respect to navigation, fisheries, sediment transport and river
morphology, water quality and aquatic ecology, and safety of dams.
2.1 Basic Data/Information
2.1.1 Socio-economic survey
The Project Developer shall, before submitting Inception Report, collect and review the basic data and
information regarding provincial/district socio-economic development plan as well as national plan,
national power development plan, and provincial/district electrification plan, existing infrastructures at the
project location and the river basin, and the previous/related study reports if any. This data/information is
important since any change in project data may induce change in project concept, design, cost, and/or
performance. Since FS is closely related to the Concession Agreement (CA), it is also important that FS
provides adequate information which will be required to complete the CA process 2 .
2.1.2 Social and natural environmental survey
The Project Developer shall, before submitting Inception Report, conduct desk review and an initial
survey to identify existing social and environmental conditions and potential positive and negative impacts
including identification of social and environmental risks that is likely to be involved in the project.
Information related to basin wide development, river basin management (inter and intra), and transboundary issues related to the project will also be identified. Data/information on the social and natural
environmental aspects will be further investigated and addressed through the ESIA or IEE process.
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The draft table of content of the CA template is as follows: Water rights, Land rights, International border and riparian issues,
Environmental & Social objectives, Unanticipated project E&S impacts, Design requirements and standards, Dam safety,
Transmission system; Project supplies and customs; Lao preference; Power purchase agreements; Project cost; GOL Works
(including transmission assets); Access and possession of lands Pre-construction activities; Quarrying and logging; Construction
schedule; Construction; Commissioning; M onitoring; Operating life; Water value; and Side businesses.

2.1.3 Topographical survey

The Project Developer shall, before submitting Inception Report, collect and review adequate information
and data on topography and topographical maps in order to prepare topographical survey plan covering the
project facilities, temporary facilities, drainage area and access roads. Technical requirements are further
provided in Annex 4 Technical Guideline.

2.1.4 Geological, seismic and construction material survey

The Project Developer shall, before submitting Inception Report, collect and review adequate information
and data on geology, seismic ity and construction material in order to identify existing conditions and risks
that are likely to be involved so that the issues could be further investigated. Technical requirements are
further provided in Annex 4 Technical Guideline.
2.1.5 Meteorological/hydrological survey
This survey aims to collect data/information related to the short- and long terms availability and reliability of
meteorological and hydrological resources. The planning for hydropower projects is based on availability of water
resources taking into account other needs, issues or requirements for the inflows/outflows and the likely future trends
including climate change that could affect the project.
The Project Developer shall, before submitting Inception Report, collect and review the data and
information on meteorology and hydrology in and around the project area in order to identify existing
conditions, risks, and needs for collection of additional data for the project. Technical requirements for
meteorological and hydrological survey and their studies are further provided in Annex 4 Technical
Guideline. Data collection related to other water usages than the project, flood and drought in
downstream area, natural disaster risks, sedimentation, watershed protection and water quality
conservation shall be conducted in close coordination with the ESIA/IEE study to ensure consistency of
information, results of the analysis and identification of the related risks.

2.2 Hydropower Development Planning Study

2.2.1 Power market survey and demand forecast
The Project Developer shall collect and update data and information related to the power market survey
and demand forecast. The study will include but not limited to (1) power market in Lao PDR, (2) power
market in Thailand, (3) power market in Vietnam, (4) power market in Cambodia; and (5) power demand
in other sectors of Lao PDR. In case the hydropower project is Off-grid type intended for rural
electrification, the Project Developer shall conduct power market survey on potential power demand at unelectrified villages.
2.2.2 Project features
The Project Developer shall analyze the relevant basic data including those collected under Section 2.1
and propose an initial project type, size and features showing an optimum site features based on intrinsic
site natural potential. The project main features including dams, spillways, intake, powerhouse,
transmission line, etc. will be selected in several steps based on site conditions, capability of transport and
sales of power, ultimately economic and financial considerations. Technical details on these aspects are
further provided in Lao Electrical Power Technical Standards (LEPTS) and Annex 4 Technical
Guideline.

To ensure that the selected project features is in line with Article 10 of the Electricity Law (2012) 3 , this
section shall also present in detail the assumption, data and information used to address all aspects
concerning the necessities and sustainability of the project including the following aspects.
(a) Purpose of the projects (generation only for domestic supply, export supply or both; multipurpose (list
each component));
(b) Reservoir type (annual storage, monthly/weekly/daily storage, no storage);
(c) Generation pattern (base-load, peak load, intermediate peak load);
(d) Areas supplied and benefits to the Lao electric system
2.2.3 Reservoir operation
The Project Developer shall collect and update data and information related to the reservoir operation in
order to optimize the power generation in the context of river basin management especially those with
cascade dams and potential conflicts in other sectors water demand and land uses. The Project Developer
will also develop and apply an optimization model to demonstrate the potential impacts (positive and
negative) for the case of with and without project taken into account other major water users that are
considered priority from economic, social, and environment point of views.
2.2.4 Alternative study and optimization study on project scheme
This study aims to determine an overall technical project description through alternative studies as
available at FS level. The Project Developer shall conduct alternative and optimization studies on project
layouts and dimensions including normal high water level (NHWL), maximum power discharge (Qmax),
installed capacity (kW), and so on. Technical details are further provided in Annex 4 Technical
Guideline. The Project Developer shall carry out this study keeping in mind the need to ensure
sustainability and efficiency of project operation in line with the sustainable policy and related
requirements described in National Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability of the Hydropower
Sector in Lao PDR (2005).
Due attention shall be given to address the issues related to both technical and safety aspects during
construction and operation especially those related to workers, local communities, and local environment
and to ensure that the preliminary design takes into full account of the required measures to avoid,
mitigate, and/or compensate for the potential negative impacts of the project. During the study process,
the Project Developer shall conduct at least one consultation with key agencies such as local
authorities/communities, and other key stakeholders in coordination with the ESIA/IEE studies, and their
views will be considered as part of the alternative study.
The Project Developer shall discuss with DEPP/PDEM and DEM on the scope of preliminary design
during FS in consideration of the scope of basic design and detail design to be carried out at the following
stage of Project Development Agreement (PDA).

III. RECOMMENDED PROJECT SCHEME/LAYOUT/PRELIMINARY DESIGN

3.1 Project Description
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Article 10 requires that the electricity development plan consist of strategic plan and long, medium, and short term plans and
they will (a) Ensure that the principles of the use of natural resources source, energy source in appropriated, economic and highly
effective manner; (b) Determine the targets, directions, mechanisms and methods in developing the technical and economic base
for the electricity project; ensure the safe and regular supply of electricity, and mitigate social and environmental impacts in
electricity business development; (c) Ensure that the domestic consumption is based on economic and social growth in each
period and policy on national socio-economic development; and (d) Determine the electricity export based on the priority of
electricity consumption and needs in neighboring countries.

The Project Developer shall propose a recommended project scheme according to the results of sections
2.2.4. General description of the project component including reservoir, dam, spillway, intake and
waterways, downstream works, powerhouse, electro-mechanical equipment, hydro-mechanical equipment,
transmission line, substations, access roads, preparatory works are provided in Annex 4 Technical
Guideline.
Key issues related to the anticipated environmental and social impacts, environmental flow during
operation stage, reservoir operation, flood control management and the proposed mitigation measures
including those that have been considered in the preliminary design shall also be presented.
3.2 Project Layout/Preliminary Design and Drawings
The Project Developer shall propose a recommended project layout and the preliminary design according
to the results of sections 2.2.4. All the project components shall be described with enough detail in order
to allow for checking design completeness, assessing overall design soundness, and assessing construction
schedule and cost estimate that are relevant to the project. A list of preliminary design drawings to be
prepared by the Project Developer is provided in Annex 4 Technical Guideline. Specific discussion and
field visits of DEPP/PDEM and DEM will be necessary before submitting Draft Final Report.
3.3 Energy Production/Output
The Project Developer shall provide, for the recommended project scheme, (1) installed capacity (kW) and
firm capacity (kW) guaranteed during dry season, and (2) annual and monthly energy production (kWh).
In case there is more than one PPA and off-takers of electricity, the main principles of the respective PPAs
and the water sharing rules shall be established in FS. Once the quantity of energy is determined, the
revenue from the project can be evaluated based on PPA main arrangements. Non-energy water usages, if
any, will also be taken into consideration at this FS stage.
3.4 Project Cost
The Project Developer shall provide a cost estimate of the recommended project and the way it is
calculated to ensure effective assessment by DEPP or PDEM. Cost estimate formats are provided in
Annex 4 Technical Guideline.
3.5 Project Development and Construction Schedule
The Project Developer shall present the project implementation schedule for completion of;
(1) MOU including FS and ESIA/IEE study,
(2) PDA including basic design, shareholders agreement, SPC establishment,
(3) CA including PPA, Loan agreement, EPC contract, construction, IPP operation and transfer to GOL.
Since construction schedule can have a major impact on project cost and may also have other impacts such
as for environment, and it is a key element of FS and clear explanation on the schedule rationale shall also
be provided.
There is no need for a very detailed schedule but the followings shall be described;
(1) All main milestones and risks are clearly identified and addressed,
(2) The critical path is evidenced, for example a beginning of reservoir impounding and associated prerequisites are evidenced together with the existing risks and buffers,
(3) The main construction constraints in relation with specific climate condition in Lao PDR should be
evidenced.
3.6 Economic and Financial Analysis
The Project Developer shall provide detailed analysis for direct net economic and financial viability of the
recommended project taken into account all economic, social and environmental costs and benefits. The
Project Developer shall also provide detailed analysis on project indirect benefits other than one-time
compensation payments or resettlement support for project affected communities taken into account the GOL

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policy on sustainable hydropower development, the call for benefits sharing and the contribution stipulated in the
Electricity Law (2012)4 .
The methodology used and some main parameters such as the discount rate are provided in Annex 4
Technical Guideline. It is advisable to conduct some sensitivity analysis such as for example on
discount rate in order to make the outcome of the study more reliable. In case there are non-energetic
usages of the water from the project, even though there is no market price or revenue from these usages, it
is advisable to monetize them in order to optimize the global economic profitability of the project.
Financial analysis will be conducted to access both the financial viability and the ability of the project to
generate the required financial returns to meet project funding requirements, including funding of measures
aimed at ensuring project sustainability. The analysis will cover all project funding requirements including social
and environmental measures, financing for resettlement and livelihood enhancement, delivery of project benefits,
and commitments to shareholders/investors.
3.7 Risk Analysis
The investment of a hydropower project will involve significant risks with respect to technical, financial,
procurement, environment and social impacts and reputation/policy for GOL as well as for Project
Developer. The Project Developer shall identify these risks at FS level so that adequate measures
necessary to mitigate the risks could be incorporated and implemented during the project, and then prepare
a risk matrix by listing all the main risks such as technical, completion, market, environmental, social,
political, procurement, etc. with a minimum description on the potential impacts and the way they have
been addressed or can be addressed.
IV. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The conclusion shall include but not limited to the following: (1) Project description/plan/scheme; (2)
Project layout/design; (3) Energy production/output; (4) Project cost; (5) Economical/Financial benefits;
(6) Social and environment matters; and (7) Overall evaluation. Clear and specific recommendations shall
be provided with strong justification from the project level, basin level and country level.
Based on all the studies undertaken during FS, the justification can be provided that the project is
technically sound, with acceptable environment and social impacts; and economically feasible even
though the complete economic study cannot be performed yet. It is considered a good practice for the
Project Developer to identify/describe the followings:

GOL assets and responsibilities;

Possible side businesses such as telecom, logging and quarries with minimum level of details;
Water value to address water management issues during the operation period, especially the
requirement for additional non-energetic release based on the average water value which should
be conducted in the economic study of FS;
Operating life of structures and equipment;
Monitoring arrangement of structures and equipment during the concession period;
Project supplies (typical glossary would simplify the work of GOL agencies in charge of
supplies and that of non-technical staff); and
Lao preference in relation with Project supplies.

The Electricity Law (2012) Article 41 Contribution to the Fund

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Annex 1: Table of Contents for Feasibility Study

This annex provides suggestion on the composition of FS reports and table of contents for FS reports;
however, details would be adjusted in line with the type and nature of the project and agreement with
DEPP.
Composition of Reports:
Volume I:
Main Report
Volume II:
Executive Summary
Volume III:
Appendix
Volume I: Main Report
Preface
Letter of Transmittal
Location of Project Area
Salient Features of Proposed Project
Table of Contents
List of Tables, Figures and Drawings
Abbreviation and Acronyms
1. Introduction
2. Topographical and Geophysical Study
3. Geological and Geotechnical Study
4. Hydrological Study
5. Social and Natural Environment Study
6. Power Market Study
7. Hydropower Development Plan
8. Preliminary Design
9. Construction Plan, Schedule and Cost Estimate
10. Financial and Economic Evaluation
11. Risk Analysis
12. Conclusion and Recommendations

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Annex 2: Key Requirements Relevant to FS in Electricity Law 2012

Article 10: Electricity Development Plan

Article 16: Electricity Transmission

Article 29: Concession Procedures

Article 30: Technical, Economic and Financial Feasibility Study

Article 31: Social and Natural Environmental Assessment

Article 34: Approval of Project Size

Article 35: Safety of Operation and Maintenance

Article 37: Obligations of Concessionaire

Article 41: Contribution to the Fund

Article 47: Electricity Prices

Article 48: Types of Electricity Price

Article 49: Rural Electricity Prices

Article 64: Rights and Duties of the Ministry of Energy and Mines

Article 65: Rights and Duties of the Provincial, City Divisions of Energy and Mines

Article 40: Use of Land for Electricity Project

Article 42: Report

Article 50: Rights and Obligation of Producers

Article 63: Management Organizations

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