Pacifico Energy secures sea survey licence for offshore wind project in Lam Dong

Pacifico Energy has secured a sea survey licence, paving the way for an offshore wind project in Lam Dong. This 1.3 GW project aims to achieve commercial operations between 2031 and 2035. The licence permits Pacifico Energy to conduct essential technical and environmental studies to evaluate the offshore area, establish the project's design basis, and prepare for subsequent investment and permitting steps.

The company will begin with preliminary desktop assessments of the site followed by a detailed survey campaign in 2027. The field programme will encompass geotechnical and geophysical surveys, wind measurements, meteorological and oceanographic studies, environmental baselines, and other necessary technical assessments. This approval follows a similar sea survey licence the company received for a 500 MW offshore wind project in Ho Chi Minh City back in February 2026.

Together, these projects create a 1.8 GW offshore wind development pipeline for Pacifico Energy in Vietnam. The company is proud to be among the pioneering investors in Vietnam's offshore wind industry. Their goal is to advance projects that can bolster the country's energy security and rising power demand while bringing long-term capital, technology, and supply chain investment.

Pacifico Energy will continue to collaborate closely with government authorities and industry stakeholders on policy and market development, regulatory improvement, and a competitive and viable framework for offshore wind in Vietnam. The company's aspiration is to successfully advance the Nam Trung Bo 3 project and make it a model for large-scale offshore wind investment and long-term sector growth in Vietnam.

Nate Franklin, founder and group chairman of Pacifico Energy, expressed his long-term confidence in Vietnam's offshore wind potential and commitment to supporting the country's energy security and sustainable growth.