PM attends inauguration of Thai Binh 2 thermal power plant
(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the inauguration of Thai Binh 2 thermal power plant, which was held by the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) in the northern province of Thai Binh on Thursday.
 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the inauguration of the Thai Binh 2 thermal power plant (photo: VNA) |
Speaking at the event, PM Chinh stressed that energy security and electricity supply are one of the top political tasks and priorities of the Vietnamese Party and State. He hailed PetroVietnam, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises, ministries and agencies for promptly tackling difficulties to complete the project.
PetroVietnam, Vietnam Electricity, and agencies concerned were also asked to work closely to ensure that the plant operates safely and effectively.
According to PetroVietnam General Director Le Manh Hung, the plant has a total investment capital of over 1.8 billion USD and a combined capacity of 1,200 MW, which is a large-scale project in the north.
Once operational, the plant will supply around 7.2 billion kWh to the national grid, earn more than 780 million USD in revenue, add more than 17 million USD to the State budget each year, and employ over 400 workers, contributing to ensuring national energy security and economic development in the north and Thai Binh in particular.