During a meeting on February 23, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) leadership requested member units to prioritize ensuring electricity supply during the dry season and to vigorously accelerate the progress of key projects.
For the operation of hydropower sources, proactive plans must be made to ensure water retention and effective use of water resources given the unpredictable weather conditions this year. Additionally, thermal power plants must complete fuel preparation, ensuring there is absolutely no fuel shortage during peak dry season.
Regarding investment in and construction of new projects, EVN requested units to "immediately regain progress," ensuring milestones, especially for key power source projects. Among them, the Quang Trach I Thermal Power Plant Project is projected to connect the first turbine to the grid in February, with commercial operation expected in May 2026; Quang Trach II Thermal Power Plant aims to break ground in the first quarter of 2026; while procedures for adjusting investment policies and preparing to negotiate related contracts for the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Project will be completed as soon as possible; and investment preparation for expanded hydropower projects will be continued.
Regarding power grids, EVN plans to start construction on 295 projects and energize 303 projects in 2026, including 12 projects started and 11 110kV projects energized in January. Meanwhile, projects connecting electricity sources, releasing capacity from the Northwest hydropower system , and electricity imports are required to closely follow the schedule, with land clearance issues to be completed in the first and second quarters of 2026 as scheduled.
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