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Bek Chee Jin
Greater Mekong Sub-region Fifth Meeting of the Subregional Energy Forum (SEF-5)
11 November 2011Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Harmonization of Power Distribution Systems in the Lower Mekong Sub-region
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12, 24 kV
230, 500 kV
TERMINAL STATION
SUBSTATION
POWER PLANT
12, 24 kV CUSTOMER
69, 115 kV 69/115 kV CUSTOMER
220/380 V CUSTOMER
220/380 V
Power System
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Harmonization of Power Distribution Systems: Lower Mekong Sub-region (LMS)
Thailand
Cambodia
Lao PDR
Vietnam
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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
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• Solutions• Role model• Peer Pressure• Involvement• Ownership
Building a Collaborative Platform
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Role of ICASEA in LMS Harmonization Program
A CATALYST to:
Initiate . . . . . . loss reduction programsFacilitate . . . . . regional collaborationDrive . . . . . . . . harmonization processes
ICA’s Role in Harmonization Program
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• Program inception• MOU: 5 utilities• Kick-off feasibility study
Major Milestones and Achievements
Feasibility Study
Building Capacity
Codes & Standards
2007 & 20082005
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• Feasibility study completed• Strategic roadmap developed
Major Milestones and Achievements
Conversion & ImplementationFeasibility
StudyRoadmap Development
Building Capacity
Codes & Standards
2006 2007 & 20082005
Roadmap Development
2006
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• Training courses• Formation of Technical
Working Groups
Major Milestones and Achievements
Conversion & ImplementationFeasibility
StudyRoadmap Development
Building Capacity
Codes & Standards
2006 2007 & 20082005
Roadmap Development
Building Capacity
20062007, 2008
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Conversion & ImplementationFeasibility
StudyRoadmap Development
Building Capacity
Codes & Standards
2006 2007 & 2008
• 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
2005
Roadmap Development
Building Capacity
Codes & Standards
Major Milestones and Achievements
20062007, 2008
2009, 2010
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Conversion & Implementation
2011
• 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
Major Milestones and Achievements
Feasibility Study
Roadmap Development
Building Capacity
Codes & Standards
2006 2007 & 20082005
Roadmap Development
Building Capacity
Codes & Standards
20062007, 2008
2009, 2010
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• 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
Going Forward . . . Considerations
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