As a representative of Embassy of
Belgium in Vietnam, Ms. Anke VAN LANCKER made a short presentation on ELIA. She
informed that ELIA is one of 5 leading power system operators in Europe and it
belongs to 15 top corporations in the world. ELIA was established on the basis
of 2 power transmission grid operators: (i) ELIA Power Transmission in Belgium and 50Hertz Power Transmission in North
Eastern Germany. She believes that, with the practical experiences, ELIA can
support in increasing the increasing value of power transmission system managed
by EVNNPT as well as power sector of Vietnam in their long-term development
strategies.
Mr. Joo Duk Vancoppenolle – Director
of Business Development of ELIA Grid International (EGI) – a member of ELIA,
which provides consulting services, revealed that EGI provides solutions in
various activities and services: (i) advanced solutions in asset management;
(ii) power system operation; (iii) power grid development study; (iv) power
market analysis and recycle energy integration. EGI is not only a traditional
consulting company, but it also provides consultation on strategies and
organization structure for power utilities; identifies objectives and solutions
for achieving the objectives .
Mr. Nguyen Minh Thang expressed a
sincere thanks to the delegation for the visit and introduction on ELIA and
EGI. He revealed the challenges faced by EVNNPT: (i) high power loss (2.1% in 2016);
(ii) only few automation substations; (iii) full-load operation of power system
which causes high risks of failures. In order to have a secure, stable and
effective operation of power system, EVNNPT pays high attention on
procurement of high-quality equipment and materials; settlement of short
circuit; analyzing the failures and consulting suitable solutions in order to
minimize failures, as well as recommending solutions for overcoming failures; automation
of substations. With the target to become an Asian leading transmission service
provider by 2025, EVNNPT needs to learn experiences on management from
ELIA as well as the advanced power transmission utilities in the world.
Executive Director of EGI – Mr. Daniel
Baumgartner expressed an expectation on cooperation with and support to EVNNPT
in assessing current status of Vietnam power transmission system and providing
recommendations.
At conclusion of meeting, the two
sides acknowledged the demands and capabilities of each, as well as the
prospect of mutual close cooperation in future./.