On August 14 and 15, LILAMA 10 Joint Stock Company - a member of Vietnam Machinery Assembly Corporation (LILAMA) - in coordination with the investor and related units successfully tested the unladen load of the No. 1 Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant Complex, meeting all technical requirements.
The project has an installed capacity of 2x240 MW, when completed, it will add 480 MW to the national power system, improve water regulation capabilities, and reduce operational pressure for the old plant. At the project, LILAMA 10 is responsible for installing all pressure pipes, hydraulic mechanical equipment and mechanical - electrical equipment of the factory.
Up to now, the factory's Team No. 1 has been completed by LILAMA 10 with 98% of the work. Major items such as water intake gates, downstream tunnel gates, generators, 500 kV GIS stations, transformer testing... have been basically completed. It is expected that on August 18, the transformer shock absorber will be energized, ensuring that by August 19, the power grid will be officially connected - 1 month ahead of schedule.
In addition to Plant No. 1, Plant No. 2 of the factory is being installed by LILAMA 10 staff and engineers, reaching 30% of the volume. Currently, the unit is completing the rotor complex, installing equipment for turbines, generators and auxiliary systems... It is expected to generate electricity in mid-December 2025.
To achieve this result, LILAMA 10 mobilized about 500 engineers and workers with modern equipment and machinery, working 3 shifts continuously.
This achievement extends LILAMA's tradition at large hydropower projects on the Song Da hydropower steps. At the Son La Hydropower Project, LILAMA installed all the main equipment of the plant, contributing to bringing the plant to the finish line nearly 3 years early, setting a record for progress and quality. At Lai Chau Hydropower Plant - the last project on the Da River steps - the collective of engineers and workers who install the equipment also affirmed their mettle in conquering harsh terrain and harsh weather, ensuring progress, quality and absolute safety.
