Proposal to invest in 2 110 kV transformer stations in Vinh Linh and Hai Lang districts

This morning, April 9, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vo Van Hung chaired a working session with the Central Power Corporation on investment in power supply projects for key projects and industrial parks in the province. Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Duc Tien attended the meeting.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vo Van Hung emphasized the province's potential and advantages to attract investment in power supply projects in the area - Photo: HT

According to the report of the Department of Industry and Trade, currently, the province has 33 power plants and 151 rooftop solar power systems in operation with a total capacity of 1,119.5 MW. In the period of 2024-2025, it is expected that 4 wind power plants with a total capacity of 156 MW and 7 hydropower plants with a total capacity of 93 MW will be put into operation and generate commercial electricity.

The power supply is relatively large compared to the electricity demand in the area. However, some wind power plants generate electricity to the 220 kV transmission grid, the remaining power plants generate electricity directly to the distribution grid, so the power supply in the area depends on the 220 kV transformer stations, the 110 kV power system and the medium voltage grid supplying electricity directly to the areas.

Proposal to invest in 2 110 kV transformer stations in Vinh Linh and Hai Lang districts

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vo Van Hung highly appreciated the serious, frank and positive working spirit of the Central Power Corporation - Photo: HT

Regarding the power system, by the end of 2023, Quang Tri Power Company will manage and operate 390.15 km of 110 kV lines, 8 110 kV transformer stations with a total capacity of 360 MVA; 2,160.3 km of medium-voltage lines, 2,357 transformer stations (2,392 transformers) with a total capacity of 601 MVA; 3,948 km of low-voltage lines; 216,140 electricity customers.

Currently, the capital for investment in the construction of the power system in the area mainly depends on the electricity industry; the arrangement of capital sources from other projects is facing many difficulties. On the other hand, the large capacity registered loads are concentrated in the Southeast Quang Tri Economic Zone and in the northern area of Vinh Linh district.

Proposal to invest in 2 110 kV transformer stations in Vinh Linh and Hai Lang districts

General Director of Central Power Corporation Ngo Tan Cu speaks and discusses at the working session - Photo: HT

In order to ensure stable power supply for socio-economic development, ensure national defense and security and people's lives in the province in the coming period, the People's Committee of Quang Tri province proposed that the Central Power Corporation soon prioritize the investment in 2 110 kV transformer stations, including: 110 kV transmission line and transformer station of Southeast Economic Zone with a capacity of 1x40 MVA (located in Hai An commune, Hai Lang district) and 110 kV transmission line and transformer station of Bac Ho Xa with a capacity of 1x40 MVA (located in Vinh Long commune, Vinh Linh district).

At the same time, invest in supplying electricity to the fences of industrial parks and industrial clusters in the province; implement the 2024 electricity supply plan flexibly, ensuring efficiency, in accordance with the current status of local power sources and grids; ensure proactive solutions when power shortages occur, and reduce electricity output during the peak summer season of 2024 according to regulations.

At the meeting, General Director of the Central Power Corporation Ngo Tan Cu thanked the leaders of the Provincial People's Committee and related departments, agencies and branches for always accompanying, supporting and sharing difficulties with the electricity sector in the past time, especially creating favorable conditions for the Central Power Corporation and Quang Tri Power Company in investing, constructing projects, and operating the power grid stably and safely.

Leaders of the Central Power Corporation, along with professional departments and affiliated units, also provided an overview of the business's operations in recent times; at the same time, shared and answered local recommendations to resolve difficulties related to the implementation of a number of power supply projects for key projects and industrial parks in the area.

Accordingly, the leaders of the Central Power Corporation agreed with the proposal of the Provincial People's Committee to invest in two 110 kV transformer stations in Hai Lang and Vinh Linh districts, on the condition that the province must commit to having additional loads so that the electricity industry has a basis to propose additional planning and investment in the power grid to ensure synchronization and meet the electricity needs of the project.

On the other hand, the Central Power Corporation will also consider and prioritize investment in supplying electricity to the fences of industrial parks and industrial clusters in the province if a number of related conditions are met.

Concluding the meeting, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vo Van Hung highly appreciated the serious, frank and positive working spirit of the Central Power Corporation. Emphasizing the potential and advantages of the province, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee said that Quang Tri has a lot of room for development in the coming time, so investing in power supply projects for industrial parks and industrial clusters in the area is completely consistent with the Quang Tri Provincial Planning for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050 approved by the Prime Minister and also consistent with the goals that the Central Power Corporation is aiming for.

The Provincial People's Committee will direct relevant departments, branches, sectors and localities to closely coordinate with the Central Power Corporation and Quang Tri Power Company so that the project can be implemented on schedule and put into operation smoothly.

Ha Trang

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