Ho Chi Minh City authorities review three nearshore wind power projects

The Ho Chi Minh City authorities are currently reviewing three nearshore wind power projects located in the Xuyen Moc-Binh Chau-Ho Tram area. These projects, which together have a capacity of 250MW, are undergoing a land area review to be considered for bidding to potential investors. The process involved collaboration between the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade and several other municipal departments, as well as Trung Nam Group and VATEC Energy Engineering Consulting Limited Company.

The first phase of the Cong Ly Ba Ria-Vung Tau Wind Power Plant, the largest of the three projects, is planned to be developed in Xuyen Moc and Binh Chau communes. With a surveyed area of 1,858 hectares and a capacity of 103MW, this phase was approved by Prime Minister's Decision No. 768/QD-TTg. The second phase, the Xuyen Moc Wind Power Plant, is situated in Binh Chau Commune and has a capacity of 47MW.

It spans a surveyed area of 583 hectares and obtained approval under Prime Minister's Decisions No. 262/QD-TTg and No. 1682/QD-TTg.

The third phase will cover the Xuyen Moc and Ho Tram communes, with a surveyed area of 1,474 hectares and a capacity of 100MW. This phase was approved under the same Prime Minister's Decision No. 768/QD-TTg. During the working session, Nguyen Thi Kim Ngoc, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade, emphasized the need for close coordination among relevant agencies and businesses.

The ultimate goal is to finalize the list of land-use projects for the municipal People's Committee to submit to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council during its November session. This will provide the necessary legal basis for subsequent steps, including the bidding process for potential investors.