The working session was chaired by Mr. Vu Anh Phuong, Vice President of EVNNPC, with the participation of representatives from EVNNPC's Technical Department and Northern Power Testing Company Limited (NPCETC).

On the ECI side, there were Mr. Phaithoun Thienglamay, Director General of the Lao Department of State-Owned Enterprise Management; Mr. Bountene Chansamay, General Director of ECI; Mr. Bouasavanh Thepphavong, Deputy General Director of ECI, and senior officials of the Corporation.

Delegates attending the technical exchange cooperation program between Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) and Lao Electricity Construction Corporation (ECI)

At the meeting, NPCETC representatives presented an overview report on the organizational model, fields of operation, and the electrical equipment testing and inspection processes currently being implemented. The report emphasized the key role of testing in ensuring the quality, reliability, and operational safety of equipment in the Northern power system. Currently, NPCETC has full capacity to perform testing and inspection of electrical equipment across a voltage range from 0.4kV to 500kV, with flexible deployment in both field and laboratory settings.

The unit also shared many practical experiences at key projects, along with the application of new technology to improve efficiency and accuracy in electrical equipment testing and inspection.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Phaithoun Thienglamay, Director of the Lao State-owned Enterprise Management Department, said that the contents discussed at the meeting were valuable information for ECI to refer to in the process of building a testing center in Laos, developing human resources, and improving technical capacity. Mr. Phaithoun Thienglamay also expressed his hope that the two sides will continue to maintain a friendly and sustainable cooperative relationship in the coming time.

On the part of the Northern Power Corporation, Mr. Vu Anh Phuong, Vice President of EVNNPC, affirmed that EVNNPC is always ready to share experiences, provide professional support, and send consultants if Laos needs them in the initial stages.

On this occasion, the ECI delegation visited NPCETC, including the Traditional room, the technical support center, the inspection room, the typical high-voltage laboratory, and the training area. Here, the delegation was directly introduced to and engaged in technical exchanges with NPCETC’s team of engineers and experts, thereby gaining a better understanding of the unit’s technical capabilities as well as its electrical equipment inspection and testing processes.

The technical cooperation exchange program between EVNNPC and ECI took place on July 31 and August 1, 2025.

Translator: Hải Yến