National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) and Central Power Project Management Board (CPMB) have commenced the construction of the 500 kV Binh Duong 1 transformer station project in Binh Duong province of Vietnam.
As per the arrangement, EVNNPT will provide the investment for the project meanwhile, CPMB will manage it. Further, Power Construction Consulting Joint Stock Company 4 is responsible for the construction survey and design; Joint venture PC1 Thang Long and Alphanam E&C will construct the station; and Power Transmission Company 4 will operate it.
The scope of work includes the construction of a new 500/220 kV transformer station with two 500/220/35 kV transformers with a capacity of 900 MVA. The first phase will involve the installation of one transformer. Upon completion, the project will help improve the electricity supply for Binh Duong province and the southern economic development region, support capacity and prevent overload for the 500 kV Song May and Tan Dinh substations, and ensure safe operation of the power transmission system.
The site clearance work for the project has been completed. The project is expected to commence operations in 2024.