The project is expected to enhance power transmission capacity, ensure a safe and stable electricity supply, and meet the socio-economic development needs of Bac Ninh city and Thai Nguyen Province.

Perspective of the 220kV Hiep Hoa – Phu Binh 2 transmission line project, including the section crossing the Cau River.

Under the decision, the project has a total investment of nearly 649 billion VND, of which EVNNPT will contribute more than 169.4 billion VND, or around 26.1%. The remaining capital will be mobilised from credit institutions and other lawful sources.

The project will operate for 50 years from the date the investor receives the decision on land allocation, land lease or change of land-use purpose.

The project comprises two main components: construction of a 220kV transmission line and expansion of the 220kV bays at Hiep Hoa 500kV substation.

The new overhead transmission line will stretch approximately 18.5 km and use 2xACSR330/43 conductors, steel lattice towers and reinforced concrete foundations. A 0.4-km underground 220kV cable section will also be built between points G1 and G2.

At Hiep Hoa 500kV substation, the investor will install equipment for two 220kV transmission line bays on land reserved during the previous investment phase, together with control, protection and SCADA systems and auxiliary equipment.

The transmission line will pass through Hop Thinh and Hoang Van communes in Bac Ninh city, as well as Van Xuan Ward, Phu Binh Commune and Diem Thuy Commune in Thai Nguyen Province.

Construction is scheduled to begin no later than the first quarter of 2028, with all project components expected to be completed and put into operation by the second quarter of 2029.

To ensure the project stays on schedule, the Bac Ninh Department of Industry and Trade has been assigned to lead coordination with relevant agencies in monitoring, guiding and inspecting its implementation.

The People's Committees of Hop Thinh and Hoang Van communes will take the lead in compensation and site clearance, while coordinating inspections to ensure compliance with regulations on land use, environmental protection, electricity and public security.

EVNNPT is responsible for working with local authorities and relevant agencies in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen to complete the necessary procedures and implement the project in accordance with regulations.

Once operational, the 220kV Hiep Hoa – Phu Binh 2 transmission line will strengthen the capacity of existing power lines to handle rising electricity demand in the region.

The project will also improve connectivity between regional power grids, enhance operational safety and stability, and reduce transmission losses, contributing to national energy security and socio-economic development in northern Vietnam, particularly in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen.

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