Mr. Nguyen Trong Oanh, Chairman of Da Nhim-Ham Thuan-Da Mi Hydropower Joint-Stock Company, presenting to the Chairman of the People's Committee of Ninh Thuan province the exploitation diagram of Don Duong Lake
In 2019, despite unfavorable hydrological conditions in Don Duong Lake area, Da Nhim-Song Pha hydropower cluster produced 1.117TWh, equal to 108% of the plan. Power Unit No 5 of the expansion project of Da Nhim Hydropower Plant, which was put into operation in phase 1 (45MW), supplied to the national power grid 154.5GWh, exceeding the designed output (99GWh) and contributed significantly to the result achieved.
In 2019, the plant has ensured the water supply plan to the downstream region in Ninh Thuan province to serve living and agricultural cultivation. In addition, the company fulfilled excellently its tax obligation in Ninh Thuan province, contributing to the development of the local budget.
Regarding its plan for 2020, although unfavorable hydrological conditions in the first month of 2020 leading to water flow to Don Duong Lake lower than the average for many years, the company continues to coordinate closely with the National Load Dispatch Centre to mobilize the units in accordance with the downstream water supply needs in agreement with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ninh Thuan province. In particular, the power generation of Da Nhim-Song Pha hydropower cluster is planned at 1.127TWh.
At the meeting, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Ninh Thuan Province suggested the company continue to strengthen its cooperation with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of the province in the operation and regulation of the flow of Da Nhim-Song Pha hydropower cluster in order to ensure water supply to the downstream region of Ninh Thuan province during the dry season. At the same time, the company should strengthen operational discipline to contribute to a stable power supply for the local and national power systems.