The meeting was attended by leaders of departments and agencies under ministries and branches, the Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC), and leaders of 9 localities with projects passing through.
On the side of Vietnam Electricity (EVN), there were Chairman of the Board of Directors of EVN Dang Hoang An, President and CEO of EVN Nguyen Anh Tuan, Member of the Board of Directors of EVN Nguyen Duc Cuong, leaders of the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT).
The meeting was connected online to the People's Committees of 9 provinces whose lines passed through.
The project of Quang Trach-Pho Noi 500kV line, circuit 3, includes 4 component projects: Quang Trach - Quynh Luu, Quynh Luu - Thanh Hoa, Nam Dinh 1-Thanh Hoa Thermal Power Plant, Nam Dinh 1-Pho Noi Thermal Power Plant.
Positive results
Reporting at the working session, President and CEO of EVN Nguyen Anh Tuan said that in recent times, with the close and drastic direction of the Prime Minister and the participation of ministries, branches, and localities, the efforts of the investors and construction contractors, the projects have achieved positive results.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien chairing the meeting
To date, the investor has completed investment preparations in all 4 component projects; The contractor selection has been basically completed, currently there are only a few bidding packages for the two Quang Trach-Quynh Luu and Quynh Luu-Thanh Hoa 500kV projects that are currently under the selection.
Regarding site clearance, a total of 4 component projects have now handed over 1075/1180 (reaching 91%) of power column foundation positions and 124/503 (reaching 25%) of anchorage sections; there are 105/1180 foundation positions and 379/503 anchorage sections that have not yet been handed over.
Regarding construction work, implementing the Prime Minister's direction, the investor has coordinated with contractors to organize construction in 3 and 4 shifts, through holidays and Tet days. In particular, during the recent Lunar New Year of Giap Thin 2024, the construction was performed continuously on the entire route, without the Tet holiday.
Specifically, the Nam Dinh I-Thanh Hoa 500kV power plant line was commenced on October 25, 2023, up to now, 75/180 column foundation positions have been completed and are underway to build construction roads, excavate and cast foundations or drive piles at the same time at 94/180 column foundation positions.
The Nam Dinh I-Pho Noi 500kV Thermal Power Line project commenced on January 18, 2024, 4/334 foundation castings have been completed so far; road construction and foundation excavation are underway at 161/334 column foundation locations.
The Quynh Luu-Thanh Hoa 500kV line project was commenced on January 18, 2024, and the implementation of road construction, foundation excavation, and casting are simultaneously underway for 71/203 locations.
The Quang Trach-Quynh Luu 500kV line project was commenced on January 18, 2024, to date, 1/463 foundation casting has been completed; Road construction and foundation excavation are simultaneously underway at 174/463 locations.
Many problems affecting the progress of projects
Chairman of EVN's Board of Directors Dang Hoang An making speech
To strive to complete projects under the direction of the Prime Minister, EVN respectfully requests the Prime Minister to consider and soon issue a Decree amending and supplementing Decree No. 156/ND-CP dated November 16, 2018, of the Government on resolving difficulties in allowing impacts on forest areas to serve the construction of projects. For forest areas within the column foundation positions have been approved for change of land-use purpose during the approval stage of investment policy. In case, adjustments shall be made in accordance with the technical design without exceeding the total approved area, the Prime Minister is requested to allow the Provincial People's Committees to approve without having to report it to the Prime Minister.
EVN President and CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan making speech
EVN also proposed that the People's Committee of Nghe An province approve the policy of converting forest use purposes under the province's authority before February 20, 2024; it is recommended that the People's Committees of the provinces direct and urge departments and localities to continue coordinating to hand over the site to the Investor under the progress milestone in Notice No. 43/TB-VPCP dated February 6, 2024, of the Government Office. Specifically, It is required to complete the handover of the construction site before February 15, 2024; complete the handover of the route corridor in the first quarter of 2024. Regarding verification of land origin of households having houses and structures located in the line safety corridor, completed before February 20, 2024, to determine the number of households that shall be relocated and resettled in order to arrange resettlement land funds in localities.
Be proactive and closely coordinate in implementation
Concluding the meeting, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien affirmed that the project of Quang Trach-Pho Noi 500kV line, circuit 3, is a key energy project; and has important implications for ensuring energy security and contributing to protecting the country's national security and defense. The project has received great attention from the Prime Minister and then many directions have been given.
The meeting connected online to the People's Committees of the provinces where the project go through
Affirming that project implementation is not only the responsibility of the investor but also the responsibility of relevant ministries and branches, the Standing Deputy Head of the State Steering Committee for important key national Programs and Projects of the energy industry requested localities, ministries, and branches to proactively and decisively take action to remove difficulties and obstacles to ensure the project be completed by June 2024 following the Prime Minister's direction.
Specifically, local ministries and branches proactively review and implement the Prime Minister's directions to resolve or coordinate in handling difficulties and problems. It is necessary to complete and hand over the site of column foundations and corridors at the Investor's request; The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development shall soon submit to the Prime Minister for promulgating a Decree amending and supplementing Decree No. 156/ND-CP dated November 16, 2018, of the Government, and at the same time, ask for the Prime Minister's opinion to allow the conversion of forest land, or permission of forest land use to serve project implementation, and so on.
Minister Nguyen Hong Dien also requested EVN/EVNNPT to urgently provide relevant documents for localities to carry out compensation and site clearance; urgently implement items at locations that already have site area and are eligible for construction; quickly complete the contractor selection procedures for the remaining bidding packages in March, especially contractors supplying materials and equipment; regularly inspect and closely ensure the project's quality