The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes many mechanisms to remove difficulties for energy projects.

(Dan Tri) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed many mechanisms to remove difficulties for energy projects, including LNG power, BOT power and allowing private enterprises to research small modular nuclear power.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has just submitted a document to the Ministry of Justice requesting appraisal of the draft Resolution of the National Assembly on mechanisms and policies to remove difficulties in national energy development in the 2026-2030 period.

Regarding investment in power project construction, the Ministry proposes that power projects and works already included in the national power development plan will not have to go through investment approval procedures. The decision to approve the investment project will be the basis for allocating or leasing land, water surface, and changing the purpose of land and forest use for the project.

For power transmission grid projects, the Prime Minister will decide to assign 100% state-owned enterprises (or enterprises in which this unit owns all capital) as investors.

In addition, the Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed additional incentive mechanisms for BOT power projects. At the same time, it will develop a specific mechanism for imported LNG thermal power projects, focusing on long-term minimum power output and application time. In addition, private enterprises are also expected to research and develop small modular nuclear power.

Regarding the difficulties of LNG thermal power projects, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that on August 13, it had a meeting with investors to discuss solutions to overcome difficulties and attract investment. Enterprises proposed applying a two-component electricity price mechanism, committing to mobilized output and increasing the long-term minimum contracted electricity output.

Thi Vai LNG terminal is the first LNG port in Vietnam (Photo: PV Gas).

The Ministry considers LNG power projects to be an important source of electricity in the Power Plan 8, and proposes to review and recommend the National Assembly to issue a specific mechanism on long-term minimum output, ensuring the harmony of interests of all parties. With the proposal favoring the interests of enterprises, the Ministry believes that it is not suitable to apply to current independent LNG power projects.

At the 6th meeting of the State Steering Committee on key energy projects, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son assigned relevant agencies to review and add power projects in accordance with the adjusted Power Plan 8 to the list of national key projects, especially power supply sources for the North in the 2026-2030 period.

In addition to promoting the progress of power projects, regarding the progress of removing difficulties of solar and wind power projects, in September, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh assigned Vietnam Electricity Group, based on its functions and tasks, to proactively work and negotiate with investors of projects in the spirit of "harmonious benefits and shared risks between the state and investors", avoiding unnecessary complaints.

Solar and wind power systems in Khanh Hoa (Photo: Nam Anh).

Previously, EVN proposed that the Ministry of Industry and Trade divide the wind and solar power projects facing difficulties into two groups for handling: Group 1 includes 3 projects with judgments that will be implemented according to the court's decision; Group 2 includes the remaining 169 projects, when there is a judgment, it will be handled similarly.

The group also proposed that the Ministry of Industry and Trade coordinate with localities to review and handle projects with acceptance test results (CCA) documents issued after the commercial operation date (COD) and guide 13 projects without CCA to complete their documents according to Resolution 233.

Regarding electricity prices, EVN proposed to allow projects with CCA to enjoy FIT prices from the COD time, while projects without CCA will temporarily apply the transitional ceiling price from the August payment period, then enjoy FIT prices when CCA is granted.

While waiting for instructions on implementing Resolution 233, the Electricity Trading Company under EVN requests investors not to complain, sue or request late payment interest or benefits related to temporary payment of electricity bills. Investors agree to the above request if the group completes the payment of the entire amount of money withheld before October 31.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/kinh-doanh/bo-cong-thuong-de-xuat-nhieu-co-che-go-kho-cho-cac-du-an-nang-luong-20251012162247013.htm