Northern to Central 500 kV Transmission Grid Reinforcement Project (ADB-51093-002)

Countries
  • Vietnam
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Specific Location
Nam Dinh,Thanh Hoa, Quynh Lap-Nghe An, Vung Ang-Ha Tinh
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  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Proposed
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A
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Borrower
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
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Sectors
  • Construction
  • Energy
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Investment Type(s)
Loan
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 200.00 million
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Loan Amount (USD)
$ 200.00 million
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Project Cost (USD)
$ 200.00 million
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Original disclosure @ ADB website

Updated in EWS Jul 21, 2020

Disclosed by Bank Sep 22, 2017

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Project Description
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The Vietnam Government has prepared the energy master plan for power grid development in the Revised Power Development Plan (PDP) VII, also called the Revised National Power Development Master Plan 2011-2020, which includes: (i) upgrading power transmission grids to reach the grid reliability standard N-1; (ii) addressing overload incidents and low voltage quality, ensuring a higher degree of reliability; (iii) constructing 500 kV transmission lines to connect to large load centers; and (iv) constructing 200 kV double-circuit transmission lines where applicable, all with highest technological specifications.

Therefore, the government prioritizes a new 500 kV transmission line from the northern to the central region by ADB financing, which comprises three segments: (i) a Nam Dinh-Thanh Hoa transmission line, (ii) a Thanh Hoa-Quynh Lap transmission line, and (iii) a Quynh Lap-Vung Ang transmission line.

The “Northern to Central 500 kV Transmission Grid Reinforcement” Project will support Vietnam in the implementation of its Revised PDP VII by:

  • Construct three new 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines [approximately 362 double circuit-kilometer (cct-km)], and
  • Install an intelligent transmission line monitoring system for efficient and proactive operation and maintenance of transmission lines.

The project will contribute to provide adequate and reliable power supply to sustain economic growth, and expand employment and income-generating opportunities articulated in the socioeconomic development strategy of Viet Nam. It is included in the draft Country Operations Business Plan 2018 2020.

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National Power Transmission Corporation
18 Tran Nguyen Han Street,
Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

Vietnam

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