Technological innovation to protect environment

In reality, as the pressure to adopt a sustainable development model increases, many businesses have proactively embraced green energy technologies to optimize costs, reduce emissions, and enhance competitiveness. The electricity industry is no exception. The content of the Power Plan VIII also emphasized the country's great potential in developing clean energy. Accordingly, the transition to using green energy sources is considered a necessary step for the sustainable development of the electricity industry and ensuring energy security.

O Mon I Thermal Power Plant’s transition from DO oil to gas from Block B helps reduce fuel input costs and equipment maintenance expenses, while also lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

With a focus on green transformation and pollution reduction in power generation—particularly in thermal power—Power Generation Corporation 2 (EVNGENCO 2) has implemented numerous projects to transition energy sources for thermal power plants and to expand renewable energy generation across its member companies.

This is clearly demonstrated by the fuel conversion project at the O Mon I Thermal Power Plant, which is transitioning from using DO oil to gas from Block B. This conversion not only helps reduce input fuel and equipment maintenance costs but also lowers greenhouse gas emissions.

Meanwhile, Thac Mo Hydropower Joint Stock Company, a subsidiary of EVNGENCO 2, has successfully invested in the construction of the Thac Mo Solar Power Plant, with a capacity of 50MWp, in Dong Nai Province. The project not only supplies 52 million kWh per year to the national grid but also creates opportunities to accelerate the company’s development of renewable energy, including solar and wind power, in the near future.

At Vinh Tan Thermal Power Company, a subsidiary of Power Generation Corporation 3 (EVNGENCO3), great emphasis is placed on implementing comprehensive and effective environmental protection measures. As a result, the environment inside and around the plant is consistently green, clean, and pleasant, with all environmental monitoring parameters complying with current standards.

Since commencing official operations, Vinh Tan Thermal Power Company has researched and implemented numerous solutions to enhance technology and equipment, steadily improving the reliability, efficiency, and quality of its environmental monitoring and protection systems.

Vinh Tan 2 Thermal Power Plant has transitioned from HFO oil to DO oil for start-up and co-firing. The plant has also improved and upgraded its ESP electrostatic precipitator system to ensure flue gas quality and minimize dark smoke emissions during start-up. The plant continues to use mixed coal firing to proactively secure fuel supply and optimize generator efficiency. In particular, it has helped reduce the amount of ash and slag generated.

The plant’s environmental parameters are monitored online around the clock. All data from the environmental monitoring system is transmitted directly to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Lam Dong Province and displayed on an electronic board at the plant’s main gate for management and public monitoring. As a result, the government and the public can easily monitor and oversee the plant’s environmental protection efforts, while also ensuring transparency in the unit’s power generation activities.

Thus, the government and people can monitor the environmental protection work of the plant. This transparency helps build public trust and reinforces the environmental responsibility of enterprises in the power sector.

Thermal power plant using circulating fluidized bed boiler technology

Creating transparent investment environment, removing barriers to attract renewable energy investment

Mr. Doan Ngoc Duong, Deputy Director of the Electricity Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade), stated that Vietnam currently has policies to promote investment in clean energy, contributing to a stable electricity supply.

Regarding the target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the Deputy Director of the Electricity Department stated that, in addition to hydropower and thermal power plants, attracting domestic and foreign enterprises to invest in and develop clean and renewable energy sources in Vietnam, such as wind and solar power, is crucial. We need to promote the diversification and socialization of investment sources in power generation, and synchronously deploy measures to use electricity economically and efficiently.

In the revised Power Development Plan VIII, based on coordination with localities, ministries, and sectors, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed a list of energy projects for socialized investment, with the People's Committees of provinces and cities authorized to implement them. Based on this list, the announcement and bidding for investment in these energy projects will be conducted in accordance with regulations governing investment and land bidding.

Thermal power plants using circulating fluidized bed boiler technology

Green transformation in the electricity sector is not only an energy strategy, but also a national commitment in the journey towards a low-emission economy. The development of clean energy, greater socialization of investment, and technological innovation are ushering in a new era for Vietnam’s power sector—one that is modern, sustainable, and environmentally friendly.

Translator: Thanh Hải