Government authorises undersea cables to power Con Dao

April 17, 2023 | 17:56

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Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has consented to lay undersea cables from the mainland to Con Dao in order to supply the island with electricity.

Government authorises undersea cables to power Con Dao

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has taken responsibility for the plans and will coordinate with the relevant agencies to orchestrate the execution of the proposal, it was announced by Ba Ria-Vung Tau People's Committee on April 16.

Nine diesel generators with a combined capacity of almost 12MW currently supply the district of Con Dao with electricity, in addition to a number of rooftop solar power initiatives on the islands.

On March 22, the MoIT sent Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha a second report on the electricity consumption forecast and power supply plan for Con Dao. The report, based on a review of the local power consumption demand, stated the district will require more than 90MW by 2035 and more than 114MW by 2045.

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has suggested different options for Con Dao, including an on-site diesel power source and an equivalent current electricity supply. Offshore wind power can also integrate renewable energy sources with grid power via an undersea cable route.

EVN has proposed supplying electricity to Con Dao via a 110 kV submarine conduit across the ocean, as this is the most feasible option. This is considered the most economically and financially sensible option and satisfies several objectives.

The total investment for the project is estimated to exceed $210 million, with a completion date in 2025.

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