Name of the Project
Vinh Chau Wind Farm.
Location
The project will be located in Soc Trang province, in Vietnam.
Project Owner/s
NPP Vinh Chau Wind Power, a subsidiary of Banpu Power Public Company.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 90 MW wind farm, which will be completed in three phases of 30 MW each.
The electricity output from the project will be sold to Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) as per Vietnam’s standard power purchase agreement for wind power projects.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The first phase of the project started detailed engineering design in December 2019 and site mobilisation in February 2020.
Latest Developments
Pöyry has been awarded an owner’s engineer services contract for the project.
It will provide a full scope of owner’s engineering services for the implementation phase of the project.
The company’s services will include project management; reviewing of engineering, procurement and construction contractor’s engineering design; and monitoring the wind farm construction and commissioning.
The scope of the project will also cover the external 110 kV transmission line and grid connection of the wind farm in the national grid operated by EVN.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Pöyry (owner’s engineer services contract).
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Banpu Power Public Company, tel +66 2007 6000 or email info@banpupower.co.th.