French energy group proposes to participate in nuclear power project in Vietnam

(Chinhphu.vn) - On the morning of June 11 local time (afternoon of the same day Hanoi time), in Paris, during a bilateral activity program in the French Republic, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received leaders of a number of leading corporations and enterprises of France and Europe, including the EDF energy group.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Mr. Bernard Fontana, Chairman and CEO of EDF Group - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Mr. Bernard Fontana, Chairman and CEO of EDF Group, said that EDF is a multinational energy group, with majority ownership of the French Government, the world's first direct CO2-neutral electricity producer, the world's leading nuclear power operator and Europe's leading renewable energy producer. EDF is currently operating in 20 countries and has been operating in Vietnam since 2000.

EDF completed the construction of Phu My 2 Thermal Power Plant (715 MW) - one of the first BOT power projects in Vietnam in 2005. From this important success, at the end of 2018, the Group was licensed, together with Pacific Company (Vietnam), Sojitz Group and Kyushu (Japan), to participate in the Son My 1 gas-fired power plant project (capacity of 2,250 MW, expected to be commercially operational from 2030), in which EDF Group replaced the French Engie Group.

The Prime Minister welcomed the proposals and suggested that EDF coordinate with Petrovietnam, Viettel and other partners to implement cooperation in various fields - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

At the meeting, EDF leaders discussed the Son My 1 project; expressed their desire to cooperate in developing nuclear power, renewable energy and other fields such as telecommunications and artificial intelligence.

The Prime Minister welcomed the proposals and suggested that EDF coordinate with Petrovietnam, Viettel and other partners to implement cooperation in various fields. Regarding the nuclear power project, EDF will discuss specifically with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and relevant partners to clarify technology, capital sources and human resource training.

EDF agrees with the Prime Minister's opinion and is ready to enhance Vietnam's capacity in areas of strength, not only in technology but also in human resource training.

Ha Van

Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/tap-doan-nang-luong-phap-de-xuat-tham-gia-du-an-dien-hat-nhan-tai-viet-nam-10225061120105308.htm