Over 21 trillion VND poured into national power transmission network

The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) said it plans to put into operation 63 projects worth over 21.2 trillion VND (934.43 million USD) in 2017.
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Hanoi (VNA) - The National PowerTransmission Corporation (EVNNPT) said it plans to put into operation 63projects worth over 21.2 trillion VND (934.43 million USD) in 2017.

The key power transmission projects include the500kV Thang Long - Long Phu – O Mon line, the 220kV Long Phu – Soc Trang, andLong Phu – Can Tho – Tra Noc lines, the 500kV Lai Chau transformer station, andtransmission lines connecting with the Thai Binh thermal power plant.

Several major upgrade projects will also be completed in the year,such as the 500kV Viet Tri transformer station, the 220kV Dong Hoi – Dong Haand Dong Ha – Hue lines, the 220kV Binh Long – Tay Ninh lines,

The corporation will put into operation projects designed toensure power supply for Hanoi, HCM City, and the key economic zones in thenorth and the south.

In 2017, EVNNPT hopes tocomplete procedures to launch 42 upgrade and support projects, while drafting investmentplans and arranging funding for those which need to be put into operation after2017.

At the same time, the corporation will make efforts to ensure thepace of projects funded by loans from foreign agencies.

EVN NPT Deputy Director General Tran Quoc Lam said the corporationhas urged leaders of its subsidiaries to build detailed plans for the implementationof approved projects and embark on its targets right from the beginning of theyear.

The corporation will strengthen technology application whilebettering relevant documents and management and supervision to enhanceefficiency of the projects.

In 2017, EVN NPT will also work closely with localities toaccelerate land clearance for transmission projects.-VNA
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