Thermo-power plants planned for islands

The Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) is asking for the Government’s permission to build two coal-fueled power plants on Phu Quoc and Ly Son islands.

The 5-MW station on Ly Son island of central Quang Ngai province will use domestically-tapped coal, while the 100-MW plant on Phu Quoc Island , Mekong delta Kien Giang province, will be fed with coal imported from Malaysia .

Both plants are scheduled for completion by 2011 if the projects are accepted.

Vinacomin said the new plant is expected to help Phu Quoc island, which now relies on four diesel turbines with a combined capacity of only 12 MW, to further boost its marine-based economy and tourism.

Meanwhile, electricity supply in Ly Son comes from the only 2.5 MW diesel turbine. The island is pinning hope on a 2.5 MW wind-power project of Germany which may start operation by the end of this year.

VNA

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