Minister Nguyen Hong Dien received and worked with the leaders of EREX Group

On the afternoon of April 18, 2025, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien received and worked with representatives of EREX Group (Japan) led by Mr. Honna Hitoshi - Chairman and Director of EREX Joint Stock Company.

Attending the meeting were leaders of several units under the Ministry including: Electricity Department; Foreign Market Development Department; Department of Planning, Finance and Enterprise Management; Ministry Office.

The meeting focused on discussing cooperation strategies in the energy transition process and implementing biomass power projects in Vietnam. Accordingly, the representative of EREX Group reported on the progress of cooperation with Vinacomin Power in the project to convert the coal-biomass co-firing model, and proposed that the Ministry of Industry and Trade consider and support the implementation of biomass power projects in Yen Bai, Tuyen Quang and Hau Giang - on the occasion of the upcoming visit of the Japanese Prime Minister to Vietnam.

Established in 1999, EREX Group is a leading enterprise in the field of biomass power development and operation in Asia. The Group currently owns 5 biomass power plants in Japan with a total capacity of nearly 350 MW and is aiming to reach 650 MW. In Vietnam, EREX is one of the pioneers in the field of biomass energy, with projects being implemented in many key localities.

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien highly appreciated EREX’s efforts in bringing biomass power technology to Vietnam. In particular, the Hau Giang Biomass Power Plant Project – scheduled to be inaugurated on April 25 – is expected to open a new direction in exploiting biomass potential in Vietnam, contributing to the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, effectively utilizing agricultural by-products and developing a circular economy .

The Ministry of Industry and Trade welcomes businesses, including EREX Group, to continue expanding investment and technology transfer, and affirms that it will accompany businesses in the process of researching and implementing energy conversion projects in Vietnam.

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Source: Electricity Authority

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