On April 15, the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee issued Official Dispatch No. 6097/UBND-KTN, urging departments, agencies, and local authorities to step up the implementation of power projects in line with Power Development Plan VIII and its revised version.
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| An employee of Dong Nai Power Co., Ltd., inspects a power grid facility. Photo: Hoang Loc |
Under the directive, the provincial People’s Committee requires relevant units to strictly follow its existing instructions and submit progress reports to the Department of Industry and Trade before the 25th of each month. These reports will enable the department to consolidate updates and advise the provincial People’s Committee on addressing emerging difficulties and bottlenecks.
The Department of Agriculture and Environment, the Provincial Land Fund Development Center, and local People’s Committees have been tasked with promptly handling investors’ proposals related to power generation projects and major transmission infrastructure, including 500kV and 220kV grid systems. Results must be reported by April 20, 2026.
For the Tri An hydropower plant expansion project, a key national energy project, the Department of Agriculture and Environment has been assigned to review earlier directives and guide localities in resolving issues related to compensation and site clearance, with a report due to the provincial authorities by April 20, 2026.
According to the Department of Industry and Trade, the province is currently home to several major power generation and grid projects under Power Development Plan VIII and its revised version. Notably, the Nhon Trach 3 and 4 power plant projects, with a combined capacity of over 1,600 MW, have been completed and have been in commercial operation since December 2025. Meanwhile, the Tri An expansion project remains under implementation, while several renewable energy projects have yet to be launched or approved for investment.
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| The 110kV Long Thanh Airport substation was completed in 2025. Photo: Hoang Loc |
Similarly, among 18 projects involving 220kV and 500kV transmission lines and substations, some have already been put into operation, while others continue to face challenges related to land clearance and investment approval procedures.
In light of this reality, the Department of Industry and Trade has recommended that the provincial People’s Committee take decisive action to remove obstacles and accelerate project timelines, ensuring a stable and continuous power supply to support socio-economic development.
Dong Nai remains one of the country’s largest electricity-consuming localities. In 2026, total electricity demand is projected to exceed 20.8 billion kWh, excluding self-generated and self-consumed energy sources.
By Hoang Loc – Translated by Minh Hong, Minho
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