Circuit-3 500kV transmission line operational
VGP - The 500 kV circuit 3 transmission line stretching from Quang Trach in Quang Binh Province to Pho Noi in Hung Yen Province was put into use from late August 27.
The inauguration of the electricity transmission line with a total length of approximately 519 kilometers marks the 79th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day (September 2).
Its construction began on January 18, 2024. The project traverses nine provinces and has a cost of around VND22 trillion (US$916 million), serving to enhance the transmission capacity of the 500kV power grid from the North Central region to the North. It also raises the transmission capacity from the current 2,200MW to approximately 5,000MW, equivalent to over 20 billion kWh of commercial electricity supply to the North annually.
The projects contributes to ensuring electricity supply for the Northern region this year and the following years.
Earlier, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for the completion of the 500kV Circuit-3 transmission line on schedule. Ministries, agencies, localities and units redoubled their efforts, strengthen unity, boost determination and effectiveness to complete the project with the highest sense of responsibility./.
