Green transformation in industrial parks and economic zones in Hai Phong

Identifying green development as an inevitable trend, Hai Phong city has promoted the green transformation roadmap in industrial parks and economic zones.

Industrial parks and economic zones prioritize high-tech industrial projects, clean energy and green value chain production to realize the Net Zero 2050 target. Photo: LE HIEP

Enterprises proactively transform

At Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park, Sao Do Group - the infrastructure investor has deployed many clean energy and production solutions. Right from the planning stage, the subdivisions are arranged in a closed supply chain, helping businesses in the area take advantage of each other's output products, reduce production and transportation costs, and limit waste generation.

Sao Do Group Deputy General Director Tran Thi To Loan said that to realize the goal of reducing emissions, Sao Do Group has signed strategic cooperation agreements with European energy corporations, deploying rooftop solar power systems in industrial parks, aiming to use renewable energy. Enterprises operating here also agreed to prioritize environmentally friendly, energy-saving technology and gradually join the green production network.

DEEP C Industrial Park Complex aims for sustainable development with many renewable energy projects. Photo: LE HIEP

At DEEP C Industrial Park Complex, the sustainable development orientation is realized through many renewable energy projects. In addition to solar power, DEEP C is researching the exploitation of wind energy, converting waste into energy, developing biomass energy and green hydrogen. The enterprise also supports customers in accessing LNG energy sources to reduce direct emissions in production.

Mr. Koen Soenens, Sales and Marketing Director of DEEP C, said that the need to use clean energy is inevitable, but for renewable energy projects to be effective, a clear and unified legal framework from the central to local levels is needed. This is an important factor for businesses to feel secure in long-term investment.

In phase 2 of Cong Hoa Industrial Park in the west of Hai Phong , the investor, Vietnam Rubber Urban and Industrial Park Development Joint Stock Company, has arranged nearly 25 hectares of green land in the total construction area of ​​190 hectares. After completion, the industrial park is oriented to develop high technology, clean technology, prioritizing processing industry associated with protecting the ecological environment, creating good product brand value.

The investor representative said that the ecological industry also aims to save fuel, energy, and waste. The initial investment cost for ecological projects such as centralized treatment plants, solar energy systems, green logistics, etc. is quite large, but with the goal of sustainable growth, businesses are not afraid to invest to have a foundation to attract stronger secondary businesses.

The above models show that Hai Phong's industrial parks are shifting strongly towards green growth, forming energy-saving, emission-reducing and environmentally friendly production chains.

Green infrastructure creates new growth momentum

According to the Hai Phong Economic Zone Management Board, Hai Phong currently has two industrial parks, Nam Cau Kien and DEEP C, which are among the five leading industrial parks in the country in converting to an ecological industrial park model, affirming the orientation of developing environmentally friendly industry. The newly established industrial parks have all been approved for planning to ensure the ratio of trees, traffic and public works according to the standards of ecological industrial parks.

Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park deploys rooftop solar power system in the industrial park, aiming to use renewable energy. Photo: LE HIEP

The Management Board has issued a green transformation plan for all industrial parks and economic zones in the area; at the same time, it has organized many seminars on green transformation, energy transformation, and carbon emission reduction in production. The Board has also coordinated with experts to find solutions for handling GYPS waste dumps in the Dinh Vu area and organized conferences to guide businesses in inventorying greenhouse gases, gradually forming a unified emission monitoring and reporting system...

In addition to operating industrial parks, Hai Phong is implementing large-scale projects in the southern area of ​​the city – a center for industrial development, energy and modern seaport services.

Recently, Vingroup Corporation held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tan Trao Industrial Park Infrastructure Development Investment Project (Phase 1) and the Hai Phong LNG Thermal Power Plant Project. These are two projects located in the Southern Coastal Economic Zone, which are considered to be of great significance in the process of restructuring the economy, renewing the growth model towards green, digital, science - technology, and innovation.

Perspective of Tan Trao Industrial Park.

According to the investor Vingroup, Tan Trao Industrial Park is oriented to attract high-tech industries, new materials, renewable energy, supporting industries and pharmaceuticals. The project is expected to become a new industrial and technological center, creating growth momentum for the southern part of the city.

The Hai Phong LNG Thermal Power Plant Project has a total capital of more than VND 178,000 billion, a scale of nearly 100 hectares, a designed capacity of 4,800 MW (phase 1: 1,600 MW, phase 2: 3,200 MW). When completed, the plant will provide about 19.2 billion kWh of electricity per year, serving both production in the industrial park and adding a large capacity source to the national grid, contributing to reducing emissions and ensuring energy security.

With their scale, location and synchronous development orientation, these two strategic projects will create new growth momentum for Hai Phong and the Northern region, while contributing to ensuring energy security, promoting green transition, and elevating the position of Hai Phong and Vietnam on the global economic map.

During the 2025 - 2030 term, the Hai Phong Economic Zone Management Board aims to attract 20 - 25 billion USD in investment capital, an average of 5 - 6 billion USD per year (of which FDI accounts for 4 - 5 billion USD, DDI reaches 1 - 2 billion USD), with a structure of 40% from operating enterprises expanding investment and 60% from new investors. To achieve this goal, the city identifies attracting investors with technological and financial capacity and commitment to sustainable development as a key factor; prioritizing high-tech industrial projects, clean energy and production according to green value chains.

With the support of the business community and the city's strategic orientation, Hai Phong is gradually perfecting the system of synchronous, modern, and environmentally friendly industrial parks and economic zones. By 2030, Hai Phong strives to become the leading high-tech industrial and green logistics center in the country, realizing the Net Zero 2050 goal - for a modern, dynamic, and sustainable industrial city.

LE HIEP

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