HENAN (QINB.)THERMAL

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The Henan (Qinbei) Thermal Power Project has the following main objectives: (1) to reduce the acute power shortages and foster integrated development of the power system of Henan Province in the most cost-effective and environmentally sound manner; (2) to support adequate implementation of power sector and power enterprise reforms and accelerate the transition of the Electric Power of Henan to a legally and financially autonomous and business-oriented company; (3) to assist in transfering new power technologies and in applying modern power operation/maintenance methods; (4) to support improvements in the efficiency of electricity use; and (5) to contribute to the rationalization of power tariffs. The project components will include the construction of new coal-fired thermal power units and an online performance monitoring system to increase plant performance; the erection of transmission lines to connect the power plant to the existing power transmission network; a technical assistance package to support the implementation of a power sector reform action plan; an electricity conservation component; and training to build capabilities in power system operation and management practices.