ESEC Successfully Implements Power Monitoring Project on the AVEVA PI System Platform, Helping PV Power Standardize Data, Enhance Efficiency, and Build a Critical Foundation for the “Digital Power Plant” Model.
PV Power currently operates 8 power plants with a total capacity of nearly 5,849 MW, contributing approximately 7% of the national power generation capacity and playing a pivotal role in ensuring energy security. Notably, in 2025, the company will commission Vietnam’s first two LNG power plants—Nhon Trach 3 and Nhon Trach 4—with a combined capacity of 1,624 MW. Amid the rapid growth of renewable energy and increasing demands for flexibility in power supply, these two projects are expected to serve as a “balancing lever for the power system,” reaffirming PV Power’s pioneering spirit in the energy transition. From this strategic position, PV Power has identified digital transformation as one of its three core strategic pillars, with the goal of building a digital power plant model by 2030, applying AI, Big Data, IoT, Power Monitoring, and Digital Twin technologies.
Prior to the implementation of Power Monitoring, PV Power faced numerous challenges in data management and operational monitoring, including:
- Fragmented and inconsistent data: Operational data was stored across multiple SCADA/DCS systems, making it difficult to centralize and standardize.
- Manual reporting with limited in-depth analysis: Data aggregation was time-consuming and did not support comprehensive performance evaluation.
- Limited monitoring dependent on individual experience: Abnormality detection relied heavily on human judgment, resulting in low proactiveness in operations and affecting the optimization of operation and maintenance efficiency.
Recognizing these limitations, PV Power partnered with ESEC—an experienced digital transformation provider in the energy sector—to implement the Power Monitoring project. ESEC accompanied PV Power throughout the entire process, from site survey and system design to data integration and trial operation. The close coordination between PV Power’s Technical Department, the power plants, and ESEC’s engineering team was the key factor ensuring both project schedule and quality. This marked a strategic step in laying the foundation for PV Power’s future digital operations infrastructure.
As an AVEVA integration partner in Vietnam, ESEC deployed the Power Monitoring system on the AVEVA PI System platform, enabling PV Power to establish a unified real-time data infrastructure across all power plants, allowing for:
- Centralization and standardization of data from multiple SCADA/DCS systems into a single data model.
- Real-time monitoring and visualization of operational parameters via dashboards.
- Trend analysis and early warning alerts to support early detection of abnormalities.
- Serving as a strategic data hub, ready to integrate with ERP, CMMS, Power BI, and to expand internal digital applications.
Since the system went live, significant improvements have been recorded. The time required to detect abnormalities has been shortened, substantially reducing operational risks. Furthermore, maintenance activities have shifted from schedule-based to condition-based maintenance, optimizing resources and enhancing equipment reliability. In addition, the ability to continuously and comprehensively monitor operational parameters helps reduce fuel consumption, improve unit efficiency, and enhance overall dispatching stability.
The cooperation between PV Power and ESEC not only delivers immediate operational benefits but also opens up a long-term vision for digital transformation in the power sector. The standardized data source on the PI System will continue to serve as the foundation for advanced initiatives such as AI-based predictive analytics, Digital Twin modeling, and intelligent operation assistants. PV Power also aims to replicate the Power Monitoring system across all its units and further expand its analytical, forecasting, and optimization capabilities through digital technologies.
The Power Monitoring project stands as a clear testament to PV Power’s pioneering spirit of innovation. It not only improves operational performance but also establishes a solid data foundation for the entire digital transformation journey ahead – a journey in which ESEC is proud to be a leading partner, accompanying PV Power as it strides strongly into the new era of energy.
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