Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has secured a significant contract to support the conversion of the O Mon 1 Thermal Power Plant in Vietnam from oil to natural gas. The project, spearheaded by Power Generation Corporation 2 (EVNGENCO2) under the Vietnam Electricity Corporation (EVN) group, aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and comply with future environmental regulations.
The O Mon 1 plant, located in the southern Vietnamese city of Can Tho, comprises two units, each with a capacity of 330MW. The units began operations in 2009 and 2015, respectively. Mitsubishi Power will supply essential equipment, including gas burners for the site’s boiler, leveraging its role as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the current boiler. The company will also install a selective catalytic reduction system to detoxify nitrogen oxides from exhaust gases.
The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) work for the project is managed by a consortium comprising LILAMA Corporation, under Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction, and EVNGENCO3, another member of the EVN group. Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific will provide EPC services and deploy personnel to offer technical assistance throughout the project.
Makoto Fujita, senior general manager of the energy systems division at MHI’s steam power business, expressed pride in contributing to the stable energy supply and decarbonisation efforts in Vietnam. “Since the start of operations for Unit 1 in 2009, the O Mon 1 Thermal Power Plant has played an important role in the development of the Mekong Delta region,” Fujita stated. “As the OEM of the existing power plant, we are extremely proud to be able to contribute to the stable supply of energy and decarbonisation in Vietnam through our participation in this fuel conversion project. We will devote our full effort to completing this project, and provide support for the long-term, stable operation of the plant.”
This contract follows Mitsubishi Power’s recent award to supply two advanced J-series air-cooled gas turbines for the neighbouring O Mon 4 power plant, a gas turbine combined cycle facility with a capacity of 1,155MW, set for completion in 2028.
The fuel conversion project at O Mon 1 highlights the growing trend of repurposing existing power plants to reduce emissions and meet stricter environmental standards. As Vietnam continues to develop its energy infrastructure, such initiatives could set a precedent for similar projects in the region, fostering a shift towards cleaner energy solutions. The involvement of both local and international entities in this project underscores the collaborative efforts required to drive sustainable energy development.