The Vietnam Electricity (EVN) on September 4 inaugurated the 110kV Con Dao Substation, officially linking the island to the national power grid.

The project operates at a voltage level of 110kV with a total length of 103.7 kilometers, including 17.5 kilometers of overhead transmission lines, 77.7 kilometers of undersea cable and 8.5 kilometers of underground cable on the island. 

Total investment capital is estimated at over VND4.9 trillion ($193.4 million). Of this, more than VND2.52 trillion ($95 million) came from the State budget, while the remainder was mobilized by EVN, the project owner.

Construction began in December 2024.

EVN said the project marks a significant milestone for Con Dao, ensuring safe, reliable, and uninterrupted electricity supply to fuel economic and social development while improving living standards for local residents.