PM attends inauguration of Song Hau 1 Thermal Power Plant
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the inauguration ceremony of Song Hau 1 Thermal Power Plant Project in Mai Dam town, Chau Thanh district, the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang, on July 16.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Song Hau 1 Thermal Power Plant staff (Photo: VNA)
Hau Giang (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended theinauguration ceremony of Song Hau 1 Thermal Power Plant Project in Mai Damtown, Chau Thanh district, the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang, on July 16.
Construction on the project, invested by Vietnam NationalOil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), started in 2015. The plant, which has a totalcapacity of 1,200 MW, was put into commercial operation from May 6. To date,it has generated and supplied over 2 billion kWh of electricity to the nationalgrid.
The plant is expected to contribute about 7.2 billion kWh a year to the national grid, thus helping meet the demand ofthe southwestern region and the National Power System. Its annual revenue is forecastto reach about 15 - 20 trillion VND (639.5-852.6 million USD), making animportant contribution to the Group's total revenue, and the central and localbudget revenues.
Speaking at the event, PM Chinh said that the inaugurationand operation of Song Hau 1 Thermal Power Plant are of great significance,contributing to ensuring energy security.
He asked PetroVietnam, from experience learnt from the buildingof Song Hau 1, to continue focusing on solving difficulties in Long Phu 1 thermal powerplant and O Mon thermal power centre projects, and Block B gas exploitation.
On the same day, the Government leader inspected the construction of Song Hau 2 Thermal Power Plant project in Mai Dam town, and theintersection between Can Tho - Ca Mau expressway and Chau Doc - Can Tho - SocTrang expressway which run through Hau Giang./.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Song Hau 1 Thermal Power Plant staff (Photo: VNA) 
