EVN, Singaporean firm cooperate in power development in Vietnam
Representatives of the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd of Singapore are having an online working session from March 1 -3 to discuss cooperation in power projects in Vietnam.
Hanoi (VNA) – Representatives of theElectricity of Vietnam (EVN) and Sembcorp Utilities PteLtd of Singapore are having an online working session from March 1-3 to discuss cooperation in power projects in Vietnam.
The two sides will partner to improve the reliability andstability of electricity systems, develop a smart grid, and address mainchallenges of power networks in Vietnam.
They will also cooperate in developing and optimising renewable energy projects,developing Dung Quat power centre, and promoting the exchange of experts.
At the meeting, participants proposed solutions to concretise their cooperationagreement signed in late 2021, contributing to ensuring the progress of smartgrid development in Vietnam.
Experts from Sembcorps highlyvalued the EVN and its subsidiaries for their efforts in developing the smart grid,while sharing their experience in this field./.
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Participants at the meeting (Photo: EVN) 
