The Viet Nam National Coal – Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (Vinacomin) had been working to meet the increasing demand for coal for electricity generation and production, Vinacomin’s general director Dang Thanh Hai said.
The import of coal for electricity generation looks set to increase in the near future, said deputy general director of Viet Nam Electricity (EVN) Ngo Son Hai.
Viet Nam will likely face a power shortage in the period 2020-30 if electricity generation is not increased and there is not enough fuel (coal and gas) for generation, warned an energy forum held in Ha Noi yesterday.
Gas and oil power plants are expected to benefit from the new decision of the Ministry of Industry and Trade that has suspended the operation of the competitive electricity generation market.