Western Region Power Transmission 1, a unit under the National Power Transmission Corporation, has been a part of the 500kV North-South line 1 for the past 28 years. This journey is linked to important historical milestones of Vietnam’s electricity industry, making significant contributions to the country’s socio-economic development.
From the Early Difficult Days
The 500kV North-South line 1 was started in 1992 when the country still faced many difficulties. The project, with a total length of 1487 km, passing through 17 provinces and cities, crossing many rivers and mountains, is a testament to the will and determination of the entire Party and people. The completion of the line in just two years clearly demonstrates the creativity, selfless labor spirit, and high responsibility of the team of Vietnamese officials, engineers, and workers.
PTC3 is honored to receive a certificate of merit from the late Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet
The successful energization and operation of the 500kV North-South line 1 in 1996 marked an important turning point, demonstrating the strategic vision of the Party and the State. This is a historic achievement, opening a new era for the strong development of the electricity industry.
Historical Significance of the 500kV Line
Before the 500kV line, Vietnam’s electricity industry was underdeveloped, and power outages occurred frequently. The 500kV line has basically solved the problem of power shortages, especially in the Central, Southern, and Central Highlands regions, meeting the needs of socio-economic development.
The late Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet and leaders of the electricity industry take a souvenir photo
The linking of the three regional power systems into a unified whole has created conditions for the transmission of abundant electricity from the North to the South, contributing significantly to the country’s economic, political, and social development.
Role of Western Region Power Transmission 1
Western Region Power Transmission 1 is proud to be the unit that manages and operates an important part of the 500kV North-South line 1, along with the transmission grid system in 9 South Central – Coastal – Central Highlands provinces.
EVN leaders inspect the handling of incidents on the 500kV line
With a high sense of responsibility, the staff and employees of Western Region Power Transmission 1 always strive to ensure that electricity is transmitted safely, continuously, and stably, serving the maximum electricity needs of the load.
Continuous Efforts
Over the past 28 years, Western Region Power Transmission 1 has continuously learned and applied advanced science and technology to the management and operation of the power grid.
Troubleshooting on the 500kV line with tools self-made by PTC3
The application of information technology, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence has improved labor productivity, the quality of human resources, and contributed to making Western Region Power Transmission 1 one of the leading digital enterprises of the National Power Transmission Corporation.
Western Region Power Transmission 1 workers working on the 500kV line
With the spirit of “daring to think, daring to do”, Western Region Power Transmission 1 is committed to continuing its efforts, excellently completing the assigned tasks, and contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnam’s electricity industry.
