Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chairing meeting with ministries and agencies on ensuring power supply in coming period and outlining adjustments to Power Development Plan VIII - Photo: chinhphu.vn/Nhat Bac

The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc; and leaders of ministries, departments, and agencies.

At the meeting, under the direction of the Prime Minister, delegates focused on assessing the implementation of important power generation and transmission projects; the results of implementing directives from the Government and the Prime Minister; addressing difficulties and obstacles, especially regarding institutional frameworks, planning, and implementation; immediate solutions to ensure sufficient power supply for the remaining peak months of 2026, 2027, and up to 2030; and solutions for mobilizing state budget resources and investment from investors for these projects.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung emphasizing need to ensure energy security and power supply in accordance with directives of General Secretary and President To Lam - Photo: chinhphu.vn/Nhat Bac

Recently, the Government and the Prime Minister have submitted specific mechanisms and policies; and promoted decentralization and delegation of power to localities to accelerate the implementation of the revised Power Development Plan VIII. Regarding institutional improvements, the Government has submitted to the National Assembly the Electricity Law, Resolution No. 253/2025/QH15 on mechanisms and policies for national energy development in the 2026-2030 period, and mechanisms to address difficulties for renewable energy projects. The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers have also directly worked with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) on various fields, including the electricity sector.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc and Minister and Head of Government Office Dang Xuan Phong attending meeting - Photo: chinhphu.vn/Nhat Bac

Speaking at the meeting, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung emphasized the need to ensure energy security and power supply in accordance with the directives of General Secretary and President To Lam. Ensuring power supply is an urgent issue and a prerequisite for successfully achieving the socio-economic development goals and tasks in 2026 – a foundational year for 2027 to be a year of accelerated progress and breakthroughs, and for successfully achieving the goals and tasks of the entire term.

Minister of MOIT Le Manh Hung reports at meeting - Photo: chinhphu.vn/Nhat Bac

The government and ministries, especially MOIT, must demonstrate strong determination and make necessary adjustments in the implementation of the Power Development Plan VIII to meet the electricity demand for double-digit economic growth and the requirements for developing high-tech projects, especially data centers.

The Prime Minister requested that more decisive and forceful steps be taken, and most importantly, that the timeline and specific responsibilities of each entity involved in the implementation of the Plan be clearly defined.

As requested by Prime Minister that more decisive and forceful steps be taken, most importantly by clearly defining progress and specific responsibilities of each entity involved in implementation of plan. - Photo: chinhphu.vn/Nhat Bac

Translator: Nguyễn Thị Lan Anh