Department of Energy

Key Functions

1. 1Implement policies, laws, and regulations of MoIC relating to energy sector
2. 2Research and develop energy policies, strategies, master plans — electricity, hydropower, petroleum, renewable energy
3. 3Issue licensing for: electricity generation, distribution, transmission, cross-border trade, tariffs, dam construction and safety, petroleum
4. 4Manage the National Grid Code Committee
5. 5Monitor and inspect Power Development Agreements, Concession Agreements, tariffs, O&M providers
6. 6Review and approve electricity supply/demand plans and safety inspections
7. 7Monitor and inspect electricity distribution infrastructure and systems
8. 8Monitor and approve electricity cross-border trade and safety standards
9. 9Inspect and supervise dam safety monitoring and organizations
10. 10Monitor fuel price changes, manage fuel retail pricing and business licensing
11. 11Represent Laos in international forums on Mekong River electricity — coordinate PNPCA
12. 12Monitor electricity distribution plans along Mekong River and Joint Action Plans
13. 13Monitor and review electricity business licensing — downstream, distribution, retail
14. 14Inspect and approve electricity system technical standards and compliance
15. 15Develop energy statistics, energy balance reports, electricity production/consumption data
16. 16Inspect and approve cross-border electricity trade and tariff management
17. 17Develop dam safety plans, risk assessment, and emergency response plans
18. 18Monitor, inspect, and report on petroleum product quality and licensing
19. 19Monitor dam safety inspection organizations and issue certifications
20. 20Develop application systems (websites, apps) for energy sector management
21. 21Manage electricity distribution standards — Grid Code compliance
22. 22Coordinate organizations managing electricity infrastructure
23. 23Monitor energy sector enterprises for licensing compliance
24. 24Manage Government Engineers — coordinate with energy companies on technical standards

Rights & Authority

• Issue energy business licenses (electricity generation, distribution, transmission, petroleum, renewable energy)
• Approve dam construction, operation, decommissioning — inspect and certify dam safety
• Manage cross-border electricity trade agreements and Grid Code implementation
• Represent MoIC in ASEAN, WTO, Mekong River Commission, and international energy forums
• Manage National Grid Code Committee
• Issue fuel retail price announcements and petroleum licensing