The agreement between Thailand and Laos states that Laos would sell 7,000 MW to Thailand within the next 10 years. Once the Hongsa plant is in operation, Laos would sell 5,800 MW to Thailand, up from 313 MW currently from Theun Hinboun and Huay Ho since 1998 and 1999 respectively.
According to Vientiane Times dated April 9, 2008, on March 31 the Australian Oxiana – Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Company alone delivered its 2007 profit tax of US$90.4 million to the Tax Department of the Ministry of Finance. There are currently 64 foreign companies managing 92 mining projects and 45 local investors involved in 79 projects.