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Sinava Souphanouvong

Sinava Souphanouvong

Sinava Souphanouvong

Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines
Lao PDR
Event(s): Singapore-International Energy Agency (IEA) Forum

General Information

Full name: Dr. Sinava SOUPHANOUVONG

Date of Birth: 23 July 1963

Place of birth: Vientiane, Laos

Nationality: Lao

Professional Experience

2011- present: Vice Minister of Energy and Mines

2016- present: Member of National Assembly, representing Luang Prabang Province Constituency

2020: Appointed as a Member of Dam Safety Committee, Ministry of Energy and Mines

2018: Appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors of Electricity du Laos

2003-2008: Member of Lao National Olympic Committee

1990-1993: Deputy Head of High-Power Transmission Lines Project, Electricity du Laos

1985-1990: Head of Technical Division, Electricity du Laos

Academic Qualifications

2009-2011: Master’s degree in Sports Administration, Switzerland

1995-1999: Ph.D in Electrical Power Engineering, Moscow Power Engineering Institute

1977-1985: Master’s degree in Hydropower Engineering, Moscow Power Engineering Institute

1973-1977: Secondary and high school in Vietnam

1963-1973: Primary school in Vietnam

Languages : Vietnamese English Russian, Thai, French, Chinese