EVN works with the Power and Energy Working Group
At the meeting, Mr. John Rockhold - Head of the Working Group introduced PEWG and the Group's activity programs in 2023 and 2024.
Mr. John Rockhold said that currently, the process of accessing clean energy, towards the commitment of net zero emissions of countries, is placing new requirements on the electricity industry. In Vietnam, PEWG wants to support EVN in converting fuel at thermal power plants to achieve energy goals according to Power Plan VIII and ensure national energy security. In addition, PEWG is also ready to share with EVN its professional experiences and technical and technological support during the energy transition process.
Vice President Nguyen Tai Anh respectfully thanked PEWG for its support in the development of Vietnam's electricity industry. EVN is facing many challenges when it comes to ensuring both power supply and sustainability in the energy transition process. To achieve the energy transition goal, EVN will need a lot of investment from domestic and foreign partners.
At the meeting, the two sides exchanged and discussed related contents in detail such as power source structure in Vietnam; EVN's activities; EVN's energy transformation roadmap, and so on. The two sides agreed to continue developing a good cooperative relationship and strive to realize cooperation contents in the coming time.
Vietnam Business Forum is a non-profit, non-political organization, acting as a representative for non-state enterprises to discuss issues on policies, benefits, environment, legality, etc., with the Government of Vietnam (represented by the Ministry of Planning and Investment). In particular, PEWG of VBF focuses on policy activities for renewable energy and encouraging private investment in Vietnam's sustainable energy development. PEWG represents 200 members operating in the field of electricity and energy, including companies in the electricity industry, financial institutions, consulting companies, and so on.