Vietnam completes three key power projects for APEC 2027

They include the 110kV Phu Quoc-Bac Phu Quoc transmission line, the 220kV Phu Quoc substation and the 110kV Phu Quoc-Nam Phu Quoc transmission line, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

The three projects have a combined investment of nearly VND2.17 trillion (US$83 million), funded by the Southern Power Corporation (EVNSPC).

The 110kV Phu Quoc-Bac Phu Quoc line has an investment of nearly VND353 billion and comprises two 20.7km circuits with 75 towers. The 110kV Phu Quoc-Nam Phu Quoc line costs VND934 billion and consists of two 20km circuits and 79 towers, including 2.7km of underground cable.

Meanwhile, the 220kV Phu Quoc substation, costing more than VND877 billion, is equipped with two 250MVA transformers and two 19km 220kV connection circuits, including 2.7km of underground cable.

According to Dao Hoa Binh, deputy general director of EVNSPC, the corporation mobilised maximum resources to accelerate construction, with close instruction and support from leaders of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and EVNSPC.

Notably, drones were used to deploy pilot wires during the cable-pulling stage, helping overcome difficulties posed by dense forests and residential land while significantly shortening construction time.

Once operational, the three projects will raise Phu Quoc's total power supply capacity to 315MVA, with expansion to 500MVA, establish a ring network and meet the N-1 reliability standard.

The projects mark an important step in completing Phu Quoc's power transmission network, supporting its socio-economic development and ensuring a safe, stable and reliable power supply for APEC 2027.