Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has sent a letter to the Ministry of Industry and Trade to call for help as many of its thermal power plants in Quang Ninh and Hai Phong are facing coal shortages. Deputy Director of TKV Nguyen Hoang Trung Le Duy Hanh, chairman of Quang Ninh Thermal Power Plant, said they planned to produce 6.4 billion kWh this year and needed 3.4 million tonnes of coal. "We’ve had to shut down two generators, decreasing the daily output by 10 million kWh," he said. Currently, only TKV and Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Corporation are allowed to provide coal to the plant. According to Hanh, Dong Bac Corporation has provided 100,000 tonnes more than what were agreed on while TKV still owe them 10% of the promised coal because of coal shortage. Hanh speculated that TKV's calculation in mining investments and providing coal for the general market and thermal power plants had been wrong. Another reason is because selling coal to thermal power plants is not as … [Read more...] about Thermal power plants face coal shortages
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Nhon Trach 2 thermal power plant produces 35 billion kWh in 7 years
Engineers operate equipment at Nhon Trach 2 thermal power plant, a member unit of PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power). (Photo: VNA) Dong Nai (VNA) – The Nhon Trach 2 thermal power plant in the southern province of Dong Nai has generated 35 billion kWh for the national grid over just seven years of operation, announced the PetroVietnam Power Nhon Trach 2 company on November 20. With a designed capacity of 750 MW, the facility was estimated at needing around eight to nine years of commercial operation to reach that level of output. However, its automatic run at 80 percent of the total load on average has ensured the maximum mobilisation of power productivity. The outstanding productivity has greatly contributed to supplying electricity for key economic areas in the southern region, like Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, and Ba Ria - Vung Tau. The plant, fueled by natural gas, began commercial operation in late 2011. With three turbines, it is designed to churn out … [Read more...] about Nhon Trach 2 thermal power plant produces 35 billion kWh in 7 years
Kien Giang adamant about withdrawing Kien Luong 1 thermal power plant
The Kien Giang People's Committee maintains the view on withdrawing the Kien Luong 1 thermal power project, and relevant parties have to handle the problems related to the rights and obligations under the current law. Kien Giang stands its ground on withdrawing the Kien Luong 1 thermal power plant Previously, Tan Tao Energy JSC (TEC) had submitted a petition to the Ministry of Industry and Trade related to Kien Luong 1 thermal power plant. Accordingly, the document stated that the elimination of the project from the planning was the main reason for the immobility of the construction. Therefore, if the project is withdrawn, TEC requested compensation for itself and foreign investors equal to the amount they invested ($270 million), plus interest for the related loans taken up. TEC also suggested the government to add the project to the National Power Development Plan. In March 2016, Kien Giang province proposed the Prime Minister to remove the project from the Revised National … [Read more...] about Kien Giang adamant about withdrawing Kien Luong 1 thermal power plant
US sanction on contractor delays Long Phu 1 thermal power plant
Long Phu 1 thermal power plant is riddled by uncertainties around international loans as the project contactor is subject to sanctions from the US. Billion-dollar Long Phu 1 thermal power plant delays for years PetroVietnam has sent documents to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to update and report about the implementation and problems at Long Phu 1 Thermal Power Plant project. Accordingly, by September 2018, the overall progress of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts of the joint venture between Power Machines (PM) and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) reached 77.01 per cent compared with the target 99.35 per cent. Also, in the documents sent to the MoIT, PetroVietnam proposed to increase the investment by VND11.6 trillion ($504.35 million). Explaining the reasons, PetroVietnam cited a range of cost increases (see table). Cost increases at Long Phu 1 Thermal Power Plant Construction costs VND4.087 trillion $177.69 … [Read more...] about US sanction on contractor delays Long Phu 1 thermal power plant
Thermal power plant to install solar panels
Solar panels being installed at an industrial zone. Thu Duc Thermal Power Plant developed a large-scale rooftop solar system. — VNS Photo Thu Huong Thu Duc Thermal Power Plant, in co-operation with Bach Khoa Investment and Development of Solar Power Corporation (SolarBK Holdings), has developed a rooftop solar system to supply 53,000 kilowatt hours of renewable energy per year. It is the first such system the plant has built to reduce carbon emissions. The 36 kilowatt peak (KWp) system, which includes more than 100 rooftop solar panels, will cut 45 tonnes of carbon emissions each year. According to Electricity Viet Nam (EVN), the country will eliminate 25 coal-fired power plants by 2030 – equal to 30,000MW of power. There is great potential to develop rooftop solar energy in the country, with each square metre of solar panels able to produce four to five KWh each day. HCM City has seen the fastest development of rooftop solar power on houses and office buildings, with … [Read more...] about Thermal power plant to install solar panels