Longke Phase III New Power Demand: Taipower Evaluating Construction of Datan Unit 10
Taipower's new General Manager, Guo Tianhe, stated that the electricity demand for Longke Phase III will be assessed after TSMC submits its formal plan. Taipower is evaluating options such as renovating Datan Power Plant units 1-6 and constructing a new Datan Unit 10 to ensure power supply aligns with industrial development.
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(Central News Agency reporter Zeng Yunting, Xie Yixuan, Taipei, 13th) It is rumored that TSMC will set up a factory in Longke Phase III, raising concerns about new electricity demand. Taipower's new General Manager, Guo Tianhe, said today that after the manufacturer officially submits its plan, Taipower will further assess electricity demand, emphasizing that "there will be no problem with power supply for Longke Phase III." In addition, Taipower is also evaluating options such as renovating and reconstructing Datan Power Plant units 1-6 and constructing a new Datan Unit 10. The overall power supply plan will definitely keep pace with industrial development.
The Hsinchu Science Park Bureau is expected to submit the Longtan Park Expansion Project (Longke Phase III) investment plan to the National Science and Technology Council for review in May. Market rumors suggest that TSMC will build an Angstrom-era factory. TSMC previously briefly stated that it does not rule out any possibilities but has not confirmed whether it will build an Angstrom factory.
Taipower's new General Manager, Guo Tianhe, stated today in an exchange with the media that the electricity demand for Longke Phase III still needs to be officially submitted by the manufacturer before Taipower can further assess it. However, Taipower has already begun evaluating the renovation and reconstruction plan for Datan Power Plant units 1-6, considering that some units have been in use for nearly 20 years. Therefore, early assessment is necessary, and whether it is life extension, update, or renovation and reconstruction, it requires comprehensive consideration of system electricity demand and unit conditions.
In addition, he also mentioned that there is still space next to the Datan Power Plant to build new units, and the internal team is studying the construction of Datan Unit 10.
Guo Tianhe stated that Taipower's power supply plan will definitely be coordinated with industrial development, emphasizing that "Taipower will always be a pioneer" and will prepare power sources and grids in advance to ensure stable electricity supply for industrial development.
Guo Tianhe pointed out that his most important task upon taking office is to ensure stable power supply. This year, four generating units will join the power supply ranks, including the new units 1 and 2 of the Taichung Power Plant and the new units 2 and 3 of the Hsinta Power Plant in Kaohsiung. They are currently in the trial operation phase, with the goal of being dispatched by the system before the end of this year. In addition, new power plant projects such as Taichung Phase II, Hsinta Phase II, Talin Phase III, and Tongsiao are also continuously progressing, with related units successively entering the bidding and construction phases.
Energy Agency Director Wu Zhiwei added that the new gas-fired units at Talin are expected to be operational in 2029, and the Tongsiao Phase II gas-fired units are expected to be successively added to the power supply between 2029 and 2031. The Taichung Phase II units are planned to be successively operational between 2032 and 2033.
Guo Tianhe stated that with a large number of old and new units operating interactively, Taipower needs someone who understands systems, operations, and maintenance to be the orchestrator of stable power supply, which is precisely his expertise in the field of hydro and thermal power systems.
Guo Tianhe said that he has an electrical engineering background and has been dedicated to the power industry since graduating. He has always maintained a high passion for various types of generating units. Talking about the process of taking over as Taipower's General Manager, he said that when Taipower Chairman Zeng Wensheng called to inquire, he almost didn't think twice, saying, "As long as the company and the country need me, I will definitely fulfill my mission." (Editor: Pan Yijun) 1150513
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(Central News Agency reporter Zeng Yunting, Xie Yixuan, Taipei, 13th) It is rumored that TSMC will set up a factory in Longke Phase III, raising concerns about new electricity demand. Taipower's new General Manager, Guo Tianhe, said today that after the manufacturer officially submits its plan, Taipower will further assess electricity demand, emphasizing that "there will be no problem with power supply for Longke Phase III." In addition, Taipower is also evaluating options such as renovating and reconstructing Datan Power Plant units 1-6 and constructing a new Datan Unit 10. The overall power supply plan will definitely keep pace with industrial development.
The Hsinchu Science Park Bureau is expected to submit the Longtan Park Expansion Project (Longke Phase III) investment plan to the National Science and Technology Council for review in May. Market rumors suggest that TSMC will build an Angstrom-era factory. TSMC previously briefly stated that it does not rule out any possibilities but has not confirmed whether it will build an Angstrom factory.
Taipower's new General Manager, Guo Tianhe, stated today in an exchange with the media that the electricity demand for Longke Phase III still needs to be officially submitted by the manufacturer before Taipower can further assess it. However, Taipower has already begun evaluating the renovation and reconstruction plan for Datan Power Plant units 1-6, considering that some units have been in use for nearly 20 years. Therefore, early assessment is necessary, and whether it is life extension, update, or renovation and reconstruction, it requires comprehensive consideration of system electricity demand and unit conditions.
In addition, he also mentioned that there is still space next to the Datan Power Plant to build new units, and the internal team is studying the construction of Datan Unit 10.
Guo Tianhe stated that Taipower's power supply plan will definitely be coordinated with industrial development, emphasizing that "Taipower will always be a pioneer" and will prepare power sources and grids in advance to ensure stable electricity supply for industrial development.
Guo Tianhe pointed out that his most important task upon taking office is to ensure stable power supply. This year, four generating units will join the power supply ranks, including the new units 1 and 2 of the Taichung Power Plant and the new units 2 and 3 of the Hsinta Power Plant in Kaohsiung. They are currently in the trial operation phase, with the goal of being dispatched by the system before the end of this year. In addition, new power plant projects such as Taichung Phase II, Hsinta Phase II, Talin Phase III, and Tongsiao are also continuously progressing, with related units successively entering the bidding and construction phases.
Energy Agency Director Wu Zhiwei added that the new gas-fired units at Talin are expected to be operational in 2029, and the Tongsiao Phase II gas-fired units are expected to be successively added to the power supply between 2029 and 2031. The Taichung Phase II units are planned to be successively operational between 2032 and 2033.
Guo Tianhe stated that with a large number of old and new units operating interactively, Taipower needs someone who understands systems, operations, and maintenance to be the orchestrator of stable power supply, which is precisely his expertise in the field of hydro and thermal power systems.
Guo Tianhe said that he has an electrical engineering background and has been dedicated to the power industry since graduating. He has always maintained a high passion for various types of generating units. Talking about the process of taking over as Taipower's General Manager, he said that when Taipower Chairman Zeng Wensheng called to inquire, he almost didn't think twice, saying, "As long as the company and the country need me, I will definitely fulfill my mission." (Editor: Pan Yijun) 1150513
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