Inauguration of Nam Chien 2 hydropower plant

According to a report by Pham Ba Ton, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nam Chien 2 Hydropower Plant with a designed capacity of 32 MW, the average annual electricity output is 132 million kWh; The project started construction in January 2007 and completed the national grid in October 2009. This is a fast-tracked project with a record of progress and quality of the project invested by Tay Bac Power Development Investment Joint Stock Company with the participation of contractors: Song Da Joint Stock Company Da 10, Song Da 4, Song Da 9; SOMECO Song Da; CAVICO; Full-service company, Song Da-Ucrin Consultant.

According to Mr. Ton, only in the last 10 days of October 2009 when unit 1 generates power and in November with the power generation of two units in running conditions, just tested, just checked, The water discharge from the Nam Chien 1 hydropower plant reservoir has been brought to the national grid of nearly 7 million KWh, earning about VND 5 billion. copper, exceeding the company's plan in 2009.

At the time of setting up the unit, General Director of Tran Minh Chau Company added: Nam Chien 2 hydropower plant is very important because from this power source it can directly serve the construction. Son La hydropower plant is currently under construction (because it is still in remote power source, high loss and unstable power grid). In addition to economic benefits, Nam Chien 2 is another source of income for Son La province, creating a beautiful scenic environment in the area. Promote socioeconomic development of Chieng San and Muong La communes.

Mr. Chau revealed: After the operation of the company, the Northwest Development Investment Joint Stock Company continued to build Nam Cong Hydropower Plant, Nam That Hydropower Plant and started construction of Nam Chim 1A hydro power plant in the province. Son La./.

News and Photos: Cao Khanh Hung