Launching a competition to complete the power supply project for Con Dao

Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) said that on March 8, in Vinh Chau town, Soc Trang province, EVN coordinated with the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union to organize a launching ceremony to compete to complete the construction targets of the project to supply electricity from the national grid to Con Dao district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.

Signing the emulation agreement. Photo: Trung Hieu/VNA

Con Dao is a locality with a particularly important position in terms of national defense, security and sovereignty over the sea and islands, and is also a destination with high historical, cultural and tourism values. However, the current power system of the island district mainly relies on diesel with limited capacity (11.8 MW), unable to meet the needs of future socio-economic development. It is expected that after completing the project, the line will supply electricity to Con Dao district with a total capacity of about 29 MW in 2026; 55 MW in 2030 and 90 MW in 2035.

Implementing the Party and State's policy on providing electricity to islands, the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Industry and Trade have assigned EVN to be the investor of the project to supply electricity from the national grid to Con Dao district, with the Electricity Project Management Board 3 (EVNPMB3) responsible for managing the project.

Mr. Do Duc Hung, Chairman of Vietnam Electricity Trade Union, launched the emulation movement. Photo: Trung Hieu/VNA

Speaking at the ceremony, EVN leaders emphasized the importance of the project and launched an emulation movement with the goal of completing the project items by 2025.

To achieve the set progress, EVN requires the Power Project Management Board 3, construction contractors, equipment suppliers and design consultants to concentrate resources, organize construction 24/7, and closely coordinate with functional agencies to remove difficulties, especially in site clearance and handover of sea areas for the project.

EVN commits to mobilizing maximum resources, together with the coordination of ministries, branches, local authorities, people and workers at the construction site, striving to complete the project on schedule, ensuring quality, safety and efficiency, contributing to promoting the socio -economic development of Con Dao district and enhancing marine energy security.