Clearing Land Bottlenecks for Key Power Projects

At a recent working session with Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to address obstacles in site clearance for power projects across Phu Tho Province, Chairman of the Phu Tho Provincial People’s Committee Tran Duy Dong called for the completion of all clearance procedures to ensure the progress of key power projects and support local economic development.

Chairman of the Phu Tho Provincial People’s Committee Tran Duy Dong addresses the event

Removing land clearance bottlenecks

According to reports presented at the meeting, many power projects across the province have moved forward actively. However, compensation and land clearance at several locations remain slow, affecting construction progress.

The 220kV Viet Tri-Tam Duong-Ba Thien transmission line project in Phu Tho Province includes 154 tower foundation positions and 75 safety corridor anchor spans. Most positions have been handed over to the construction contractor, though several tower foundations and anchor spans in certain localities have yet to complete land clearance procedures.

For the 500kV transmission line connecting the 500kV Vinh Yen substation, several positions have already moved into independent construction. However, sections sharing towers with the 220kV Viet Tri-Tam Duong-Ba Thien line still face difficulties due to reliance on the land handover schedule of that project.

In the 500/220kV Nho Quan-Phu Ly-Thuong Tin transmission line project, all tower foundation positions in the province have been handed over. However, several corridor anchor spans still await clearance.

Meanwhile, the 500kV Lao Cai-Vinh Yen transmission line project has completed land handover and construction. The 110kV outgoing line from the 220kV Ba Thien substation, however, still has several corridor anchor spans that have not yet been handed over.

EVN leaders said current challenges mainly involve compensation, support, and land clearance procedures. Delays in land handover at certain positions could affect the timeline for project completion and grid connection. EVN therefore requested that the province continue directing local authorities to resolve outstanding issues, allowing project investors to move forward with construction.

Pushing for completion in March

Concluding the meeting, Chairman Tran Duy Dong said the power projects underway in the province play an important role in strengthening the power system and meeting electricity demand for production, business activities, and daily life.

As electricity demand continues to rise, the early completion of transmission and connection projects will help ensure energy security while creating favorable conditions for attracting investment and supporting industrial development in the province.

To keep projects on schedule, the chairman asked relevant local authorities to strengthen responsibility and focus on compensation, support, and land clearance work, while improving coordination with provincial departments, agencies, and project investors to promptly address emerging difficulties.

For the 220kV Viet Tri-Tam Duong-Ba Thien transmission line, localities must complete approval of compensation plans before March 10, 2026, finalize construction protection documentation before March 15, 2026, and hand over all remaining land before March 25, 2026. Communes along the route must commit to the timeline and take responsibility if the schedule is not met.

For the 500kV transmission line connecting the 500kV Vinh Yen substation, land-related procedures must be completed before March 15, 2026, and land handover finalized before March 25, 2026. Compensation and support must follow existing regulations, with no additional support considered for structures built after the stipulated deadline.

For the 500/220kV Nho Quan-Phu Ly-Thuong Tin project, on-site resettlement work and land-related procedures must be completed in March, while all remaining land areas must be handed over in line with the project schedule.

For the 500kV Lao Cai-Vinh Yen transmission line, relevant agencies will continue reviewing and handling land-related matters to resolve remaining issues during March. Where necessary, construction protection plans will be implemented in accordance with regulations.

Regarding the 110kV outgoing line after the 220kV Ba Thien substation, local authorities must complete approval and payment of compensation so that all remaining land can be handed over before March 25, 2026.

Completing energy infrastructure for development

Chairman Tran Duy Dong also assigned specific responsibilities to departments and agencies to ensure coordinated implementation of the projects.

Accordingly, the Department of Agriculture and Environment will guide localities in resolving land-related issues; police forces will coordinate in developing construction protection plans when necessary; and the Department of Industry and Trade will monitor, compile, and report on implementation progress.

Reaffirming the requirement to meet the established milestones, the provincial chairman called on local authorities to mobilize the entire political system and strengthen public communication so residents understand the significance of the power projects for the province’s development.

Completing the key power projects on schedule will not only ensure a stable electricity supply but also create an essential energy infrastructure foundation for investment attraction and economic growth in the province in the coming period.

By Thanh Nam, Vietnam Business Forum