Huoi Quang is a 520MW hydro power project. It is located on Nam Mu river/basin in Lai Chau, Vietnam. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2008 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2015.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 520 | 520 | – | Active | Lai Chau, Vietnam | Vietnam Electricity |
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Vietnam Electricity.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 184.2 million cubic meter. The total number of penstocks, pipes or long channels that carry water down from the hydroelectric reservoir to the turbines inside the actual power station, are 2 in number. The project generated 1,900 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $565.1m.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 2008 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2015.
Contractors Involved
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The project consists of 2 units of Francis turbines, each with 260MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 1 electric generator for the Huoi Quang (Huoi Quang Unit I). The generator capacity is 260 MVA.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 1 electric generator for the Huoi Quang (Huoi Quang Unit II). The generator capacity is 260 MVA.
About Vietnam Electricity
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is an integrated electric utility that generates, transmits and distributes, and sells energy. The company produces power from hydro, coal, oil, and gas sources. EVN operates various power plants and electricity generation companies. It operates the entire national power transmission and distribution network and controls operation of the national power system through the National Load Dispatch Center. The company imports electricity from China and Laos, and exports power to Cambodia and Laos. It operates through power generation and distribution companies in Vietnam. EVN is headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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