Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh unveils the plaque commemorating the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam at the Nhon Trach 3 and 4 Thermal Power Plant Project.

(Dong Nai) - On December 14th, the Vietnam National Energy and Industry Corporation (Petrovietnam) and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Power Corporation (PV Power) held an inauguration ceremony and unveiled a plaque commemorating the achievements of the Nhon Trach 3 and Nhon Trach 4 power plants at the Ong Keo Industrial Park, Dai Phuoc commune, Dong Nai province, in celebration of the 14th National Party Congress. Attending the ceremony were Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; Central Committee member and Chairman of the Central Inspection Committee Tran Sy Thanh; and Central Committee member and Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

Leaders from Dong Nai province attending the ceremony included: Vu Hong Van, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; Nguyen Van Ut, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; and Ho Van Ha, Provincial Party Committee member and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates unveil plaques commemorating outstanding projects celebrating the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Photo: Cong Nghia

The Nhon Trach 3 and 4 power plant project is the first cluster of projects in Vietnam to use imported liquefied natural gas (LNG), marking a pioneering step in the roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and realize the goal of net zero emissions by 2050.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits the Nhon Trach 3 Thermal Power Plant and Nhon Trach 4 Thermal Power Plant project complex. Photo: Cong Nghia

The Nhon Trach 3 and 4 power plants, with a total investment of approximately US$1.4 billion, are the first project in the LNG (PV Gas) to Power (PV Power) chain in Petrovietnam's energy transition process. The aim is to build a modern LNG gas-fired power plant model, enhance electricity supply capacity, and contribute to ensuring national energy security amidst a strong energy transition.

Leaders of Dong Nai province welcome Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to the inauguration ceremony. Photo: Cong Nghia

With a total capacity of 1,624MW, the Nhon Trach 3 and Nhon Trach 4 power plants are expected to supply more than 9 billion kWh/year when operating stably, supplementing the large-scale base power supply for the system, especially in the southern region. The cluster of plants plays a role in providing flexible power sources, supporting dispatching and balancing the system in the context of the increasing proportion of renewable energy.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh discusses matters with units at the project's administrative building. Photo: Cong Nghia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh encourages workers at the factory. Photo: Cong Nghia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits the Nhon Trach 3 Thermal Power Plant and Nhon Trach 4 Thermal Power Plant project complex. Photo: Cong Nghia

The project is invested in according to modern technological standards, using GE's 9HA.02 generation gas turbines (USA), the most technologically advanced, powerful, and efficient turbine series in the world today. As a result, the plant achieves an efficiency of 62-64%, among the highest currently available. The 9HA.02 technology meets stringent emission standards and allows for flexible fuel switching, from LNG to the ability to burn hydrogen blends up to 50%, with the goal of using 100% hydrogen in the future.

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