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Harmonization of Power Distribution Systems in the Lower Mekong Sub-region. Bek Chee Jin Greater Mekong Sub-region Fifth Meeting of the Subregional Energy Forum (SEF-5) 11 November 2011 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. POWER PLANT. TERMINAL STATION. 230, 500 kV. 69/115 kV CUSTOMER.
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Harmonization of Power Distribution Systems in the Lower Mekong Sub-region Bek Chee Jin Greater Mekong Sub-region Fifth Meeting of the Subregional Energy Forum (SEF-5) 11 November 2011 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
POWER PLANT TERMINAL STATION 230, 500 kV 69/115 kV CUSTOMER 69, 115 kV SUBSTATION 12, 24 kV 12, 24 kV CUSTOMER 220/380 V 220/380 V CUSTOMER Power System
Harmonization of Power Distribution Systems: Lower Mekong Sub-region (LMS) Thailand Cambodia Lao PDR Vietnam
Strategic Considerations • 4 countries, different cultures, different languages • different stages of economic development, but • Strong interactions • Strong leverage effects • different stages of development of power distribution system • Different level of availability, reliability and quality • Similar geographical environment and conditions
Building a Collaborative Platform • Solutions • Role model • Peer Pressure • Involvement • Ownership
Role of ICASEA in LMS Harmonization Program ICA’s Role in Harmonization Program A CATALYST to: Initiate . . . . . . loss reduction programs Facilitate . . . . . regional collaboration Drive . . . . . . . . harmonization processes
Major Milestones and Achievements 2005 2007 & 2008 Building Capacity Codes & Standards Feasibility Study • Program inception • MOU: 5 utilities • Kick-off feasibility study
Major Milestones and Achievements 2005 2006 2007 & 2008 2006 Building Capacity Codes & Standards Conversion & Implementation Feasibility Study Roadmap Development Roadmap Development • Feasibility study completed • Strategic roadmap developed
Major Milestones and Achievements 2007, 2008 2005 2006 2007 & 2008 2006 Building Capacity Codes & Standards Conversion & Implementation Feasibility Study Roadmap Development Building Capacity Roadmap Development • Training courses • Formation of Technical Working Groups
Major Milestones and Achievements 2007, 2008 2009, 2010 2005 2006 2007 & 2008 2006 Building Capacity Codes & Standards Conversion & Implementation Feasibility Study Roadmap Development Codes & Standards Building Capacity Roadmap Development • MOU: +4 Utilities • Harmonized Technical Specifications and Technical Handbook • Transformers • Power Cables • Workshops • EVN Hanoi PC and EDL adopts handbook as guide for procurement of new transformers
Major Milestones and Achievements 2011 2007, 2008 2009, 2010 2005 2006 2007 & 2008 2006 Building Capacity Codes & Standards Feasibility Study Roadmap Development Codes & Standards Building Capacity Conversion & Implementation Roadmap Development • MOU: +1 Utilities • Expansion to Philippines • Technical Working Group for conversion of overhead power lines to underground cables • Training and site visits for underground and submarine cabling
Going Forward . . . Considerations • Joint GMS Energy Forum & LMS Harmonization Forum in 2012 • Formation of an LMS Harmonization Sub-Working Group within the GMS Program • Inclusion of the LMS Harmonization Program in the GMS Program