A glimpse of the existing Tri An Hydropower Plant
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The People’s Committee of Dong Nai province has granted the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) land lease to execute the Tri An Hydropower Plant Expansion Project. This marks the final step in the Dong Nai River hydroelectric development and is currently the largest hydropower project in Southern Vietnam.
As per Decision 1522, the Dong Nai authorities have allocated nearly 20.9 hectares of land to EVN for the Tri An Hydropower Plant Expansion Project, situated in Tri An commune (formerly known as Hieu Lien commune), Vinh Cuu district.
According to EVN, the Tri An Hydropower Plant Expansion Project boasts an investment of over VND 3,900 billion, encompassing two generators with a combined installed capacity of 200MW. The project is slated for completion and power generation by the end of 2027.
The expansion will enhance power supply capacity for Southern Vietnam’s load demand, especially during peak hours, contributing to a more efficient operation of the power system. Consequently, it will reduce the national power system’s production costs, maximize the utilization of river flow by curbing annual excess discharge, decrease CO2 emissions, and alleviate the workload on the existing plant’s generators, thereby prolonging their lifespan.
Constructed with support from the Soviet Union since 1984, the Tri An Hydropower Plant commenced operations with its first generator on April 30, 1988, and was inaugurated in 1991. Presently, the plant comprises four generators with a total designed capacity of 400MW, yielding an average annual electricity output of 1.7 billion KWh. The Tri An Hydropower Reservoir boasts a capacity of 2.7 billion cubic meters.
Beyond electricity generation for the national grid, the Tri An Hydropower Plant also fulfills crucial functions, including ensuring water supply for domestic and agricultural needs, combating salinity intrusion, and regulating floods.
In December 2024, EVN commenced the construction of the Hieu Lien Bridge, a vital component for the Tri An Hydropower Plant Expansion Project. Spanning 249.5 meters in length and 9 meters in width, the bridge is classified as a Grade 2 construction project. Apart from facilitating the transportation of materials and equipment during construction, the Hieu Lien Bridge will continue to serve the local community’s transportation needs, fostering enhanced connectivity, and bolstering socio-economic development in the region.
– Huy Khai
– 20:39 12/05/2025
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