VINACHEM

The body under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has also reported that in the 3rd quarter, power output including domestic production and import was nearly 28.8 billion kW per hour, 7.2 per cent higher than that of last year.

Despite a 15-day gas supply halt in Nam Con Son Gas Pipeline Company in late September, power supply was still ensured thanks to mobilised diesel-fuelled generators.

To ensure power supply in the last quarter, the ministry continues supervising and directing Electricity of Viet Nam (EVN) to operate power grids safely.

Detail measures are being taken to maintain or fix emerging problems of generators and the gas supply pipeline to minimise maintenance time.

The National Load Dispatch Centre has been asked to develop a power supply and water storage scheme, especially in the central and southern regions, to ensure the water volume for power generation in the dry season next year.

Coal and gas suppliers for power production including Vinacomin and Petro Vietnam are urged to provide sufficient fuel. Dispatch units are urged to ensure the process of power projects that add power, and thus meet an increased demand.

The ministry calls on people to save electricity and take energy-efficient measures, which is considered key to safe power operation. — VNS