The Van Phong 500kV transformer station under construction in Khanh Hoa province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Electricity (EVN) said it will make adjustments to the power grid to ensure power supply for daily public energy use in the second quarter - the peak of the dry season, when power generation becomes a serious issue. Daily consumption in April was estimated at 779 million kWh while load power stood at about 42,124 MW, rising 5.3 percent year on year. Difficulties are likely to linger on this season in terms of coal supply for thermal power plants . The State-owned group said coal shortages were recorded in Q1, at 1.36 million tonnes lower than the contracted volume, forcing thermal power plants to cut turbines, reducing output by 1.365 billion kWh. Facing that reality, the firm worked with coal suppliers to find solutions and reported the problem to authorities. EVN flexed its fleet of hydropower plants so as to guarantee both power generation … [Read more...] about Vietnam Electricity gearing up to keep lights on for dry season
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Second group of L2FH Rotation 4 heads for South Sudan
Major General Hoang Kim Phung, Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO), representatives of the VNDPKO, the Military Medical University, Australian Defense Attaché Office in Vietnam, relatives of the L2FH Rotation 4’s personnel attended the event. According to the VNDPKO leadership, the first group of the L2FH Rotation 4 to the UNMISS has settled down and taken over duties and facilities from the L2FH Rotation 3. He added that the preparation for seeing off the second group was made thoroughly. All cadres, doctors, and nurses have shown high determination and readiness to perform their duties at UNMISS. At the ceremony, Lieutenant Colonel Do Thi Hang Nga, Second-in-Command of the L2FH Rotation 4 affirmed that arriving at the UNMISS, the second group will join the first group and show their highest efforts and determination, overcome difficulties, and fulfill all assigned missions, contributing to promoting the traditions and image of Uncle Ho's … [Read more...] about Second group of L2FH Rotation 4 heads for South Sudan