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EVN, PVN asked to minimise power cuts
Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang has instructed the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) to mobilise full operations of hydro and thermo power plants, even diesel FO-run thermo turbine groups, at peak hours to minimise power cuts.
The minister also asked EVN to limit the maintenance of electric turbine units as well as fulfill electricity equipment repairs at the earliest time to ensure power supply.
The EVN, meanwhile is responsible for reporting to the Ministry of Industry and Trade the ongoing power supply situation, power moderation and power cuts and reconciliation every Friday, along with its plan for the next week.
The minister also requested PetroVietnam (PVN) ensure gas supply for electric generation of the 750MW Ca Mau 1 power plant as well as the trial-run of the 750MW Ca Mau 2 since early August.
PVN was asked to increase Nam Con Son gas supply capacity to 20 million cu.m per day prior to August 15 for operating Phu My, Nhon Trach and Ba Ria power plants .
PVN and EVN will work together to mobilise test-run power plants to fully supply electricity, especially at peak hours.
According to EVN, the country’s maximal electricity consumption was estimated to increase to 12,000-12,500 MW per day, while the EVN’s electricity system could supply just 11,000 MW. As a result, the country has been running short by between 1,000 and 1,500 MW during peak hours.
VNA
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