Workshop "Unleashing Future Energy" promotes renewable energy development

(gialai.gov.vn) – On the afternoon of September 16, at the Fleur De Lys Quy Nhon Hotel, Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee coordinated with O-DOOR Vietnam Co., Ltd. to organize the Workshop "Unleashing Future Energy". Attending the workshop on Gia Lai province's side were Mr. Pham Anh Tuan - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; representatives of the provincial departments, branches and sectors. On the armed forces side, there were Major General Tran Quang Tuan - Commander of the Coast Guard Region 2; Lieutenant General Tran Ha - Representative of the Ministry of National Defense. The workshop also had the participation of Mr. Tang The Hung - Deputy Director of the Electricity Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade), representatives of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Ho Chi Minh City; and associations, enterprises, banking organizations, domestic and foreign investors. On the side of the enterprises co-organizing the workshop, there were Mr. Franz-Josef Claes - Chairman of GEO Group (Germany); Ms. Mai Thi Ngoc Thuy - General Director of O-DOOR Vietnam Co., Ltd.; Mr. Tran Van The - representative of INDEL PETRO Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan delivered the opening speech at the workshop.

Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan said: With its strategic location, located at the gateway to the Central Highlands, adjacent to the Central Coast and having the East-West corridor connecting with Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, Gia Lai province not only plays an important role in the national energy map, but also has the potential to become a regional energy connection center. Gia Lai province has both a sunny and windy Central Highlands region and a sunny coastal region with high solar radiation, along with a rich system of waterfalls, rivers, and lakes. This is the foundation for comprehensive development of renewable energy types such as: onshore and offshore wind power, ground-based and floating solar power, hydropower, biomass power, waste-to-energy, and geothermal power.

According to the adjusted Power Plan VIII, the total capacity of renewable energy projects in Gia Lai province has developed to more than 9,600 MW - an impressive number, creating a foundation for Gia Lai to become a clean and sustainable energy center of the region.

The Chairman of Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee added that, in addition to focusing on developing renewable energy projects, Gia Lai also considers human resource development for this industry as a key factor. On August 20, 2025, the province officially announced the call for investment in the Renewable Energy Human Resource Training and Development Center project on the National Bidding Network. Up to now, the project has approved the results of the invitation for interest from investors to register to implement the project, namely GEO Group (Germany) and O-Door Vietnam Co., Ltd., opening an important step in building a high-quality human resource ecosystem to serve the sustainable development of the province's energy industry.

Up to now, in Gia Lai province, there are 61 hydropower projects with a total capacity of 2,736 MW; 17 wind power projects with a total capacity of 916 MW; 07 solar power projects with a total capacity of 590 MWp and 02 biomass power projects with a total capacity of 130 MW that have come into commercial operation.

“Today's workshop is of great significance. We will exchange, discuss, and find effective solutions to take advantage of opportunities and promote stronger and more sustainable development of the renewable energy sector. Renewable energy development cannot be an individual effort, but requires close cooperation between the government, businesses, financial institutions, research institutes, and the community. Gia Lai province hopes that through this workshop, domestic and foreign businesses and corporations will share experiences, advanced technologies, and propose effective investment solutions. Scientists and experts will contribute scientific and objective opinions, helping the province have a basis for appropriate policy planning,” emphasized Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan.

Scene of the Workshop "Unleashing Future Energy"

At the workshop, delegates listened to many important presentations, opening up multi-dimensional perspectives on the potential for cooperation and development of renewable energy. First of all, Mr. Franz-Josef Claes - Chairman of GEO Group introduced an overview of the group as well as outstanding projects implemented in the world . Next, Ms. Mai Thi Ngoc Thuy - General Director of O-DOOR Vietnam shared the vision, role and mission of Vietnamese enterprises in the goal of ensuring national energy security by 2030, vision 2045. At the same time, Mr. Homan Seyedin - Marketing and Sales Director of GEO Group in Asia also clearly presented the goals, technical orientation and prospects of future projects.

Not only stopping at the discussion part, the workshop also recorded many opinions sharing practical experiences from investors and businesses. Accordingly, Mr. Pham The Minh, with more than 10 years of working at GEO Group, analyzed the lessons learned in the process of investing and operating the project. In addition, Mr. Tran Van The - representative of INDEL PETRO Company, gave the perspective of Vietnamese enterprises on the challenges and opportunities from the "dual transition" process in energy development.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan presented the Decision approving the results of the invitation for expressions of interest from investors registering to participate in the project of Training and Development Center for Renewable Energy Human Resources to GEO Group (Germany) and O-DOOR Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Notably, within the framework of the workshop, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan presented the Decision approving the results of the invitation for interest from investors registering to participate in the project of Training and Development Center for Renewable Energy Human Resources in Phu My Dong Commune to GEO Group (Federal Republic of Germany) and O-DOOR Vietnam Co., Ltd.

GEO Group, O-DOOR Vietnam Co., Ltd. and Quy Nhon University signed a cooperation agreement

INDEL PETRO Vietnam Company, GEO Group and O-DOOR Vietnam Co., Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement

Along with that, at the Workshop, there was a signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding on training cooperation between GEO Group and O-DOOR Vietnam Co., Ltd. with Quy Nhon University; a cooperation agreement between INDEL PETRO Vietnam Company and GEO Group and O-DOOR Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Concluding the workshop, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan sent his sincere thanks to the experts, businesses and investors who accompanied, contributed many practical ideas, shared many valuable experiences and made policy recommendations and specific cooperation proposals, contributing to the success of the workshop.

Comrade Pham Anh Tuan affirmed that Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee is committed to fully absorb, carefully study and concretize the appropriate proposals that the workshop has made. The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee believes that the joint efforts and consensus of the government, businesses, scientists and the community will create solid steps forward, contributing to making Gia Lai province a bright spot in the development of clean energy, renewable energy and green economy of the whole country.

The province hopes that investors will register and commit to implementing the project on schedule; develop in the direction of green economy, circular economy, and environmental friendliness; together build a sustainable business ecosystem, bringing long-term value to the community. Gia Lai province is committed to creating all favorable conditions, always accompanying businesses, constantly improving the investment environment, aiming to become an "ideal destination" for domestic and foreign investors, not only with attractive incentive mechanisms, but also with a synchronous infrastructure system, quality human resources and the strong and responsible support of the provincial government.

Delegates take souvenir photos

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