The General Secretary said that Vietnam is facing a serious power shortage, which not only affects domestic production but also threatens the ability to attract foreign investment. The General Secretary warned: “If this situation is not resolved, investors will withdraw, causing a major impact on Vietnam's investment environment.”
The General Secretary emphasized that in addition to meeting energy needs, Vietnam needs to shift to clean electricity production, especially when it has committed to achieving zero net emissions by 0. The General Secretary emphasized the importance of clean electricity in improving the competitiveness of Vietnamese goods in the international market.
In the context of unsynchronized energy planning, the General Secretary also pointed out the shortcomings in regulating electricity between regions. He gave the example of Quang Tri province, where the potential for wind and solar power development has not yet been effectively exploited. He recommended that there should be a mechanism to coordinate the reasonable use of electricity between provinces.
The General Secretary also analyzed the success of the 500 kV line 3, saying that this is an effective model in regulating electricity from the Central region to the North, contributing to balancing consumption needs.
In addition, the General Secretary stressed the need to restart nuclear power projects, which had previously been suspended. He asked the authorities to soon build a clear legal framework to attract investment in this field, in order to ensure electricity supply for the future.
General Secretary To Lam affirmed that the Electricity Law (amended) must concretize the Party's policies and meet the electricity demand for production and consumption. He called on ministries and sectors to promptly implement necessary policies to ensure electricity sources for economic and social development.
At the end of the discussion, the General Secretary emphasized: "Time does not wait, we need to act immediately to meet the requirements of sustainable development in the future."
Source: VietNam.vn