Tri An Hydropower Plant

About this location

Tri An Hydropower Plant - Energy infrastructure on the Dong Nai River Tri An Hydropower Plant is located on the Dong Nai River in Tri An Ward, Dong Nai City. Built in 1984 with Soviet assistance and inaugurated in 1991, the plant currently features 4 generating units with a total designed capacity of 400 MW. It plays a key role in electricity generation, supplying water for domestic use and agriculture, and flood regulation. Associated with the development of the national energy system, Tri An Hydropower Plant carries the mark of a large-scale industrial project. The plant's premises, hydraulic structures, and the Dong Nai River landscape provide a distinctive backdrop for capturing industrial architecture, energy infrastructure, and the relationship between humanity and nature. The location is well-suited for documentaries on industry, energy, and the environment, as well as reportage films and media projects on infrastructure development. The site's spaces and reservoir landscape can also be utilized to portray economic development, resource exploitation, and human-nature interactions. Filming in operational areas requires approval from the management unit. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited contents: disclosing state secrets, anti-state propaganda, distorting history, violating sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, and insulting prominent figures or national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• International film crews are required to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese cinematic establishment.
• Permitted filming scope: Filming is restricted to areas explicitly approved by the management unit. Do not independently access the factory, power substations, dams, energy pipelines, technical areas, or any locations marked with warning or restricted-access signs.
• Operational safety: Crew members must strictly follow the instructions of personnel in charge, electrical safety regulations, structural safety rules, and dam/reservoir protection plans. Do not arbitrarily move equipment, tamper with operating systems, or disrupt electricity production activities.
• Environmental protection: Do not litter, pollute water sources, or negatively impact the landscape, reservoir ecosystem, or plant operations.
• Recording equipment: The use of flycams, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), specialized cameras, and filming support equipment within the facility must undergo legal compliance checks and receive approval from competent authorities and management units prior to deployment.

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