Hanoi (VNA) - The NationalPower Transmission Corporation (EVN NPT) said it plans to put 63 projectsworth more than 21.2 trillion VND (934.43 million USD) into operation in2017. 

The key power transmission projects include the 500kV Thang Long - Long Phu – OMon line, the 220kV Long Phu – Soc Trang, and Long Phu – Can Tho – Tra Noclines, the 500kV Lai Chau transformer station, and transmission lines connectedto Thai Binh thermal power plant. 

Several major upgrade projects will also be completed, such as the 500kV VietTri transformer station, the 220kV Dong Hoi –Dong Ha and Dong Ha – Hue linesand the 220kV Binh Long – Tay Ninh lines.

The corporation will operate projects designed to ensure power supply for Hanoi,HCM City, and key economic zones. 

In 2017, EVN NPT hopes to complete procedures to launch 42 upgrade and supportprojects, while drafting investment plans and arranging funding for those to beput into operation after 2017. 

The corporation will also make efforts to ensure the pace of projects funded byloans from foreign agencies. 

EVN NPT Deputy Director General Tran Quoc Lam said the corporation has urgedleaders of its subsidiaries to build plans for the approved projects and aim tohit targets from the beginning of the year. 

The corporation will strengthen technology application while bettering relevantdocuments and management and supervision to enhance efficiency of theprojects. 

In 2017, EVN NPT will also work with localitiesto accelerate land clearance for transmission projects.-VNA