MoIT has proposed 2 state-owned corporations or military-run units to develop offshore wind power projects. (Photo: iStock)
Updated: Vietnam delays 6 GW offshore wind target
Vietnam's offshore wind power development has come to a standstill, as the latest draft revision of the country’s National Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) extends the 6 GW offshore wind target from 2030 to the 2031-2035 period. The delay is primarily due to challenges in maritime spatial planning, the absence of regulatory frameworks（including pilot programs, surveys, investor selection, and in-principle approval）, complicated technology, and huge investments required.
With offshore wind progressing slowly and coal-fired power facing increasing opposition, the Vietnamese government is reconsidering alternative energy options. In early February, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh confirmed plans to operate nuclear power in 2030, citing its higher feasibility compared to offshore wind and other renewable sources.
