Thermo-power plant project in Delta approved

HCM CITY — Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has given his approval to the Malaysia-based Toyo Ink Group to build a thermo-power plant in Hau Giang Province.

The Song Hau 2 thermo-power plant, with a capacity of 2,000MW, will be built at Song Hau Power Centre under the BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model at a cost of US$2.5 billion, according to Hau Giang Province People’s Committee.

Under the project, coal imported from Indonesia and Australia will be used to generate electricity, in addition to DO (diesel oil) from Dung Quat and Nghi Son oil – refinery plants.

The plant is expected to be operational in 2018. Toyo Ink said it would begin the project as soon as the licence was issued. — VNS

By LM

Same Category

Clean energy brings stable electricity supply to Truong Sa Archipelago

02/11/2022

Energy shifting towards a green economy 07/10/2021
Reduce your energy bills this fall with these tips 28/09/2021
Looking to save on your energy bill? Here are some easy tips 28/09/2021
10 ways to save water at home 26/09/2021

Saving electricity – Practical tips that cut through the noise 26/09/2021

Power is essential for lighting and running appliances at homes and in businesses. With its ever-increasing costs, consumers constantly compare electricity in addition to other practical ways to save electricity.
Energy saving tips for the home – 7 ways to lower your bills 26/09/2021

Worried about soaring gas prices? Our energy saving tips for the home are a great way to lower gas and electricity bills and save precious cash
Quantum chemists conjure recipe to turn gold, silver and copper into vessels of green energy 23/09/2021

Quantum chemists believe gold, silver and copper could help the world take a leap towards green energy after discovering that compounds based on these metal elements and hydrogen are very promising candidates for hydrogen storage.
As heating bills go up, put your energy into keeping costs down 16/09/2021

With wholesale energy prices soaring, millions of householders will face bigger bills next month. But there are ways to save.
5 easy ways to improve energy efficiency 16/09/2021

In addition to navigating a deadly pandemic, improving energy efficiency is likely the top priority for today’s building owners facing costly, mandatory retrofits by 2025.
How to solve the investment puzzle of clean energy transitions in the developing world 19/02/2021

This article looks into three areas where efforts are needed to accelerate investments in clean energy transitions
Viet Nam News Economy Lessons from solar: Rush to invest in wind power plants to get high tariffs could overload grid 09/02/2020

The rush to invest in wind energy to take advantage of the Government's pricing incentives could lead to overloading of the national grid in a repeat of the solar scenario, experts warn.
Viet Nam Energy Outlook Report 2019 announced 04/02/2020

The Viet Nam Energy Outlook Report 2019 revealed enhanced energy efficiency and development of renewable energy at the highest level can deliver large and cost-effective carbon dioxide reductions, and reduce air pollution and dependency on fuel imports.