Dong Nai removes obstacles for power source and grid projects under the revised Power Development Plan VIII

Member of the PPC and Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai People’s Committee Nguyen Kim Long delivers remarks at the meeting. Photo: Hoang Loc

At the meeting, Pham Van Cuong, Deputy Director of the DoIT, stated that power source and grid projects play a “backbone” role in socio-economic development. Under the revised Power Development Plan VIII, there are currently five types of power source projects in the province: gas-fired, hydropower, solar, waste-to-energy, and biomass.

However, the implementation of these projects still faces several challenges and obstacles. Many works have fallen behind schedule in terms of investment and operation. Newly added solar power projects have not yet been incorporated into the provincial plan, leaving no legal basis for implementation. In addition, during the initial phase of implementing the two-tier local government model, the People's Committees of communes and wards must review and adjust land use and construction plans, including the integration of power infrastructure, which has affected project progress.

Deputy Director of the DoIT Pham Van Cuong reports on the progress of power projects under the revised Power Development Plan VIII. Photo: Hoang Loc

Regarding ongoing power source projects, the expanded Tri An Hydropower Plant still has a portion of land that has yet to be handed over. The Nhon Trach 3 and 4 Power Plants have resolved previous bottlenecks; however, the transmission lines needed to evacuate their generation capacity remain out of sync with the main facilities.

For transmission projects under the revised Power Development Plan VIII, two have been completed and energized, one has started construction, five are in the process of land clearance and compensation, and three are preparing for implementation.

Bui Quang Thanh, Deputy Director of the Southern Power Project Management Board, presents the difficulties and challenges in implementing power projects. Photo: Hoang Loc

At the meeting, Deputy Director of the Southern Power Project Management Board, Bui Quang Thanh, reported in detail on the difficulties of each project under implementation or about to be implemented. Investors also proposed that the Provincial People’s Committee direct the DoIT and local authorities to provide stronger support for problem-solving.

The investor of the expanded Tri An Hydropower Plant project stated that the ground at both ends of the Hieu Liem bridge has not yet been handed over, making it difficult to complete the project by the end of this year. This delay, in turn, affects the power plant’s construction progress because the material transport route has not been completed.

A representative of the Chon Thanh ward People’s Committee responds to issues raised by the power sector regarding land clearance. Photo: Hoang Loc

In his closing remarks, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Kim Long emphasized that the power projects under the revised Power Development Plan VIII are essential national energy infrastructure projects. He urged departments, sectors, and localities to strengthen coordination and provide maximum support to investors to ensure project progress, thereby creating momentum for socio-economic development and increasing provincial budget revenues.

The DoIT was assigned to lead a comprehensive review of all power projects under the revised Power Development Plan VIII and propose their inclusion in the provincial plan. It must ensure full updates on substations and transmission lines to serve as the basis for adjusting land use and construction plans.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee also tasked the Departments of Agriculture and Environment with assisting localities in completing land procedures and allocating material resources for power construction projects.

For power project investors, he requested close coordination with local authorities and provincial departments to facilitate efficient handling of procedures, especially in land clearance. Any new difficulties arising must be promptly reported to provincial leaders for timely resolution.

By Hoang Loc – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho