Vinh Tan 1 1200MW Thermal Power Plant

Overview:

• Vinh Tan 1 is a 1200MW thermal power plant being built by Chinese energy firms China Southern Power Grid, China Power International Development and Vinacomin Power Holding.
• Its first generator is expected to start commercial operation in December 2018, whereas the second generator will be operational in June 2019.
• This is China's largest investment in Vietnam: China Southern Power Grid and China Power International Development hold 55% and 45% respectively and Vinacomin owns the remaining 5% of the project. 
• It is one of three thermal power plants to be built in the central province of Binh Thuan—the others being Vinh Tan 2 (1200MW) and Vinh Tan 3 (2000MW).

Wai Yee Tsang - Journalist Asia-Pacific