PetroVietnam says Tokyo Gas may help with power plant project in Vietnam
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Tokyo Gas is interested in cooperating with Vietnam’s PetroVietnam Power Corp (PV Power) to develop a natural gas-fired power project in the Southeast Asian country. On Friday, PV Power’s parent said that Tokyo Gas wants to help secure long-term liquefied natural gas supplies and funds for the construction of the Nhon Trach 3 & 4 power plants in the southern province of Dong Nai, state-run Vietnam Oil and Gas Group said in a statement on its website.
Tokyo Gas did not immediately respond to a request for comment made via its website.
The statement follows a meeting between senior executives from PV Power and Tokyo Gas in Hanoi this week, PV Power said.
The two plants, with a combined capacity of 1,500 megawatts, would be operational from 2020, according to PV Power.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific power plants is Tokyo Gas interested in helping to develop?
Which specific power plants is Tokyo Gas interested in helping to develop?
Tokyo Gas is interested in assisting with the development of the Nhon Trach 3 & 4 power plants. These plants are located in the southern province of Dong Nai, Vietnam.
Q.What is the total capacity of the proposed Nhon Trach power plants?
What is the total capacity of the proposed Nhon Trach power plants?
The two Nhon Trach power plants, Nhon Trach 3 and Nhon Trach 4, are planned to have a combined capacity of 1,500 megawatts. This was stated by PV Power.
Q.What key resources is Tokyo Gas reportedly willing to help secure for the power plant project?
What key resources is Tokyo Gas reportedly willing to help secure for the power plant project?
Tokyo Gas reportedly wants to help secure long-term liquefied natural gas supplies for the project. They also aim to assist with obtaining the necessary funds for the construction of the power plants.
Q.When are the Nhon Trach 3 & 4 power plants expected to become operational?
When are the Nhon Trach 3 & 4 power plants expected to become operational?
According to PV Power, the Nhon Trach 3 & 4 power plants are projected to be operational from 2020. They will have a combined capacity of 1,500 megawatts.
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