In Hanoi, the Norwegian Embassy announced and presented the report In Hanoi, the Norwegian Embassy announced and presented the report “Offshore Wind Supply Chain for Vietnam’s Rapid Development Scenario”. The report assesses Vietnam’s offshore wind power development potential and proposes steps to build a complete and efficient supply chain.
According to the Report: With high wind speeds, favorable seabed conditions, and existing onshore and nearshore wind power infrastructure, Vietnam is considered a promising market.
The report also pointed out positive signals from the fact that international markets have begun to order components in offshore wind power structures from Vietnam.
Announcement and presentation of the report “Offshore wind power supply chain for Vietnam's rapid development scenario”. |
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long highly appreciated the Report, considering it an important source of information for the Government and the Ministry of Industry and Trade in planning offshore wind power development. At the same time, he emphasized Vietnam's potential in leveraging experience from the oil and gas industry to develop domestic supply chains, realizing international commitments, including Vietnam's commitment to net zero emissions at COP26 and the Power Plan VIII and the Power Plan VIII Implementation Plan, which includes the implementation of offshore wind power.
The main results of the Report point out a number of noteworthy points such as:
1. Vietnam has significant potential in localizing key components of offshore wind power projects, especially the manufacture of foundations, assembling casings and supplying wind towers.
2. The need to upgrade the current seaport system in both the North and the South to meet the logistics needs of the offshore wind power industry.
3. Domestic suppliers, especially those in the oil and gas industry, have shown strong interest and plans to participate in the offshore wind market.
4. The offshore wind industry can create tens of thousands of new jobs, especially in the southern region.
Agreeing with the content of the report, representatives of the parties attending the ceremony commented and shared that the Report analyzed important aspects, including the potential for localization of key components of offshore wind projects, assessment of port infrastructure, readiness of domestic suppliers, and job creation potential.
The Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi handed over the Ministry of Industry and Trade the Report “Offshore Wind Power Supply Chain for Vietnam’s Rapid Growth Scenario”. |
The report makes a number of strategic recommendations, including:
- Improving the policy and institutional framework for offshore wind power.
- Investing strategically in port infrastructure.
- Upgrading the production scale of suppliers.
- Developing a clear project portfolio.
- Partnering with universities to develop skills.
- Strengthening international cooperation.
- Establishing two inter-regional renewable energy hubs in the North and South, serving as production, research and green industrial parks.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Norwegian Ambassador said: The report provides an overview of the potential and challenges of Vietnam's offshore wind power industry, and proposes important solutions and recommendations to develop the domestic supply chain, contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnam's energy sector.
At the end of the ceremony, both sides recognized that the Report had provided practical and professional recommendations from Norway - a country with experience in offshore wind power development, through which Vietnam can effectively exploit the potential of offshore wind power, contributing to ensuring national energy security, creating many new jobs and promoting sustainable economic growth./.
Source: Energy Magazine