Quang Trach 1 Thermal Power Plant Achieves Key Milestone
October 26, 2026
The Quang Trach 1 thermal power plant, located in Quang Tri province, has connected its second turbine to the national grid, achieving a total combined capacity of 1,403 megawatts. This milestone was reported by EVN's Electricity Project Management Board 2 (EVNPMB2).
Unit 1 of the plant was connected to the grid earlier on April 12 and reached its full capacity of 701.5 MW by August 13 after extensive testing. Both units will now undergo further testing and adjustments before entering commercial operation.
With a total investment exceeding VND 42 trillion (approximately $1.62 billion), the plant is expected to produce around 8.4 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This output will represent about 2.3-2.4% of Vietnam's projected electricity generation and imports by 2026.
The Quang Trach 1 plant is anticipated to begin commercial operations in late 2026 or early 2027, contributing significantly to Vietnam's electricity supply as demand continues to rise, particularly during the dry season.
Source: The Investor. Read the full article.