Vietnam ready to import power from Laos
15:00 | 15/04/2016
The 220kV transmission line became operational on April 12 (Photo: VNA)
The event is part of the electricity sector’s activities to celebrate National Reunification Day (April 30).
With the transmission line, Vietnam’s southern region will receive hydroelectricity imported from Xekaman 1, Xekaman San-Xay and Xekong 3 power plants.
The transmission line begins at the border between Vietnam and Laos and reaches the 500KV Pleiku 2 power station, crossing Ngoc Hoi and Sa Thay districts and Kon Tum city in the Central Highlands of Kon Tum together with Chu Pah and Lagrai districts and Kon Tum city in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai.
The project to build the 119.5 kilometre power line also included the construction of an optoelectronic repeater in Dak Kan commune, Ngoc Hoi district, which monitors the line.
EVNNPT attributed the project’s success to effective coordination among relevant agencies, sectors and organisations.
Source: VEN/VNA