PVN takes over two thermal power projects

PVN takes over two thermal power projects

Your browser does not support the audio element. The change of the two projects' ownership was approved by the Prime Minister on June  二 四. Representatives of PVN and EVN at the handover ceremony on June  二 九 in Hà Nội. — Photo vietnamplus.vn

HÀ NỘI — Vietnam Electricity (EVN) on June  二 九 handed over two thermal power projects: Ô Môn III and Ô Môn IV, to PetroVietnam (PVN)to guarantee the first gas flow at the end of  二0 二 六.

The change of the two projects’ investors was approved by the Prime Minister on June  二 四.

The Ô Môn III and Ô Môn IV thermal power projects have a capacity of  一0 五0MW each and are located in Ô Môn Power Centre in Cần Thơ City. Currently, the two plants are being prepared for use.

They are part of the Block B gas-electricity project chain. The project chain is expected to be deployed in  二0 二 三 with a target of having the first gas flow at the end of  二0 二 六.

According to Power Development Plan VIII, the BlockB gas-power project chain will be an important source of electricity, providing additional power to the national electricity system in the southern region between  二0 二 六- 二0 三0.

It also follows the energy-transfer trend and meets the carbon emission reduction target co妹妹itted to by the Prime Minister at COP 二 六.

Although receiving support and directions from the government and ministries, the implementation of the project chain challenging. Therefore, it will be necessary to make synchronous decisions due to the urgent requirement of the projects. — VNS