Dr. Santisouk Phimphachanh

25 years’ experience on Power System Planning, Transmission Line Planning and Interconnection Plan, prepare draft of Energy Policy, National Power Development Plan, work with JICA expert team for Master Plan study of Lao Power Network development, prepare plan for vision and strategy of National Power Development plan for Energy sector and 5 year social economic plan, providing review and comments on F/S of Generation Planning, Transmission Line, Substation and Distribution Planning, She is a member of the Working Group for preparing Power System Study and Transmission Lines and Substations for Power Development Plan and alternative of Power Generation, power trade Market; and data collection for demand forecast and the interconnection point as a corridor for the power trade in the ASEAN Power Grid and GMS region. She has participated in numerous international forums, advocating sustainable development of the power sector to earn foreign reserves from energy exports to help electrify the countryside, alleviate poverty and ensure a brighter future for the people of Lao PDR.