EVNNPT issues the order to start construction of Van Phong - Vinh Tan 500kV transmission line project

The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT), the Central Power Project Management Board (CPMB) has issued the order to start the construction of the 500kV transmission line project from Van Phong Thermal Power Plant to Vinh Tan Thermal Power Plant on 20 July 2021. This is a fast-track project to integrate the power from Van Phong Power Center (including Van Phong 1 BOT Thermal Power Plant), Bac Ai Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant and renewable energy stations in Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan provinces into the national power system.

Short construction duration

According to the assessment of the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT), this project is going to have a very short construction period (nearly 18 months) compared to other projects of similar size and nature, meanwhile, the situation ofCOVID-19 pandemic is evolving very complicatedly, which will greatly affect the implementation process.

Particularly, land acquisition and site clearance-related problems, because the provinces are currently focusing on fighting the pandemic, will not be resolved in a short time.

In construction activities, difficulties have been arisen in employing workers due to regulations on pandemic prevention and control. The movement of construction labor forces and vehicles from one province to another is very restricted.

In addition, the supply of materials and equipment for construction has been delayed since many businesses are closed or supply is limited. Along with that, due to the unpredictably spreading pandemic in Europe, Asia, input supplies have become difficult, many bid packages have been delayed in delivery, affecting the scheduled commissioning plan.

Satellite image of tower positions 20 -24 of the transmission line in Khanh Hoa province to be constructed in the near future

Active involvement of ministries, agencies and local authorities are required

In order to complete the project energizing plan according to the schedule committed with the investor of Van Phong BOT Thermal Power Plant (in December 2022), EVNNPT has established a Steering Committee for projects in sync with Van Phong 1 BOT Thermal Power Plant headed by the General Director of EVNNPT. The Director of the Central Power Project Management Board (CPMB) will directly and regularly manage the project at the construction site during the sprint period. CPMB will establish two front-line committees in Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan to run the project.

As for the land acquisition and site clearance work, EVNNPT has made the recommendation to the Prime Minister to issue a document directing the local authorities to support EVN, EVNNPT, CPMB and other units involved in the process in order to ensure that the project will be completed and put into operation in 2022.

Van Phong Thermal Power Plant - Vinh Tan Thermal Power Plant 500kV transmission line project 

- Project owner: National Power Transmission Corporation

- Project management: Central Power Project Management Board;

- Scale: construction of a 500kV 2-circuit transmission line with a length of about 156.78km from Van Phong Thermal Power Plant to point D (G36A) - The connection point at Thuan Nam 500kV substation to the 500kV transmission line of Van Phong Thermal Power Plant - Vinh Tan Thermal Power Plant.

- The project passes through Khanh Hoa province (Ninh Hoa, Dien Khanh, Cam Lam districts and Cam Ranh city) and Ninh Thuan province (Bac Ai, Ninh Phuoc, Ninh Son, Thuan Nam districts).


  • 23/07/2021 07:28
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