Solutions outlined for LNG power development in Master Plan VIII
Vietnam stands as a nation with abundant favourable prospects for liquefied natural gas (LNG) power, which has caught attention from numerous enterprises and investors, heard a forum held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)’s Business Forum magazine in Hanoi on December 7.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam stands as a nation with abundant favou⛄rable prospectsfor liquefied natural gas (LNG) power, which has caught attention from numerousenterprises and investors, heard a forum held by the Vietnam Chamber ofCommerce and Industry (VCCI)’s Business Forum magazine in Hanoi on December 7.
Theforum aimed to realise the goals of LNG power development asoutlined in National Power Development Plan VIII for the2021-2030 period. Economist Ngo Tri Long proposed that the Government promptly approve plans to lay the groundwork for implementing energy projects, and relevant State authorities establish special mechanisms for LNG powerdevelopment to overcome existing limitations and meet schedule. At the same time, national standards and regulations should bepromptly issued for practical application, along with certifications to ensurethat equipment procured or produced from abroad complies with current standards,he said, adding that a mechanism is essential to empower LNG power plantoperators to directly negotiate electricity sales with consumer households, andthe Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) is among the entities involved. Plant operators should have the right to directly purchase LNG, rentstorage facilities, and gasify the fuel. Power plants may invest in additionaltransmission lines. In such a scenario, the electricity selling price will besubject to mutual agreement between the buyer and seller.
Longalso called for establishing a stable legal framework and policies related tothe importation and consumption of LNG.
NguyenVan Phung, a senior expert on taxation and corporate management, said it is necessaryto clearly affirm that LNGඣ power must operate under a market pricing mechanism.There should be no 𒈔imposition of artificially low pricing to ensure a lowelectricity price framework.
In fact, the production cost of LNG power is undoubtedly muchhigher than those of power generated from natural resources such as coal, solar, windand hydro. Therefore, a scientifically-based pricing framework for this energysource is needed, drawing on practical experience from countries that have effectivelyadopted such frameworks, he added./.
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An overview of the forum (Photo: VNA) 
