Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project faces land documentation hurdles
The Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project in Khanh Hoa Province is still facing delays in site clearance, with complicated land records and disputes slowing compensation while residents remain uncertain about their livelihoods and resettlement. Phuoc Dinh Commune expands resettlement plan for Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Project
The Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project in Khanh Hoa Province is encountering obstacles in site clearance due to complex land documentation and disputes. The project spans 515 hectares, affecting 1,129 cases in Phuoc Dinh Commune. As of early August, 1,074 (95.1%) cases had undergone land-use origin verification, but compensation plans were approved for only 235 cases, with payments issued to just 56.
The project's core area in Phuoc Dinh Commune is plagued by discrepancies in land records, with some cases involving individuals falsely listed as nominal landholders. This has resulted in delays, with the site clearance expected to be completed in June 2026, but falling behind schedule. Nguyen Minh Tuan, Acting Chairman of Phuoc Dinh Commune, highlighted the challenges posed by the complicated land record system and the need for thorough reviews.
Residents are concerned about losing their livelihoods and resettlement in an uncertain new environment. The project includes two plants, Ninh Thuan 1 with a capacity of 2,400MW and Ninh Thuan 2 with 2,200MW, with operational timelines set between 2031 and 2035. The Ninh Thuan 2 project in Vinh Hai Commune has approved compensation for 814 out of 841 affected cases, with a budget of VND1.767 trillion.
However, site clearance for Ninh Thuan 1 remains unresolved, leaving about 85% of residents uncertain about their future and financial stability.
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