Energy sector blueprint revision given green light
In a significant move towards a greener and more sustainable future, Vietnam has announced the drafting of a revised national energy master plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. Approved by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, the plan aims to comprehensively cover all key energy sub-sectors, including petroleum, coal, electricity, and new and renewable energy.
The guiding principle for this energy development is to align with Vietnam’s socio-economic development strategy, ensuring optimized, sustainable, and diverse energy growth that guarantees stable and adequate supply for national goals such as industrialization and modernization in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Environmental protection, green energy growth, and an effective climate change response are also emphasized strongly.
Key objectives of this revision include:
- Analyzing and assessing the implementation of the initial 2021–2024 national energy master plan, including how much has been realized.
- Forecasting future development trends and climate change scenarios affecting national energy infrastructure through 2030 and 2050.
- Establishing development viewpoints, targets, and revised infrastructure development scenarios for 2026–2030.
- Orienting long-term development direction from 2031–2050.
- Evaluating the feasibility of various energy development options.
The drafting process is expected to take approximately five months, and the final revised plan will include a synthesis report, data annexes, and maps/diagrams for detailed reference.
The revised master plan also places a strong emphasis on environmental protection, aiming for green and sustainable energy growth. It will craft revised infrastructure development scenarios for 2026-2030, and covers the petroleum, coal, electricity, and new and renewable energy sub-sectors.
This comprehensive revision supports Vietnam’s goals of industrial growth, sustainable energy supply, green transition, and climate resilience. Complementary national plans such as the amended National Power Development Plan VIII aim to ensure adequate electricity supply with increasing renewable energy integration, matching economic growth targets and reducing reliance on coal by 2050. Together, these plans form a strategic energy roadmap to meet Vietnam's long-term socio-economic and environmental objectives.
[1] Source: Vietnam News Agency [3] Source: Vietnam News Agency
This news article provides a clear, concise, and easy-to-read overview of the revised national energy master plan in Vietnam. It highlights the key objectives, focuses on the plan's emphasis on green growth and sustainability, and discusses the importance of the plan in supporting Vietnam's long-term socio-economic and environmental objectives. The article is written in a journalistic style suitable for a general audience, avoiding jargon and overly complex sentences.
- To fully realized Vietnam's vision for a greener future, the revised national energy master plan focuses on the finance, development, and optimization of key energy sub-sectors such as petroleum, coal, electricity, and new and renewable energy like solar and wind power.
- In line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0, the updated master plan aims to establish a sustainable energy supply, ensuring finance and infrastructure for industrialization, modernization, and green energy growth in Vietnam.
