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Work starts on 2.37-billion-USD Hai Lang LNG power centre in Quang Tri

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on January 15 for the construction of the first phase of Hai Lang liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant in Hai An commune in the central province of Quang Tri's Hai Lang district.

The project, which spans 120ha, will have a capacity of 1,500 MW and is able to supply 8.25 billion kWh to the national grid each year.

With an investment of 54 trillion VND (2.37 billion USD), the project is invested by a consortium of Vietnam’s conglomerate T&T Group, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), Hanwha Energy Corporation, and Korea Southern Power (KOSPO). It is expected to be put into operation in 2026-2027.

It will include a port capable of handling vessels carrying up to 226,000 cu.m of gas and receiving 1.5 million tonnes of LNG per year.

Addressing the ceremony, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Vo Van Hung asked the investors to speed up the project’s procedures and mobilise financial resources to carry out the project, ensuring the quality, safety and meeting the schedule.

He also said that favourable conditions will be created for them during the project's implementation./.
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Party Chief To Lam receives British Ambassador to Vietnam

Party Chief To Lam receives British Ambassador to Vietnam

The Party and State of Vietnam attach great importance to and give special attention to deepening and advancing the Vietnam – UK Strategic Partnership to a new stage of development, meeting the aspirations of the people of both nations, and contributing to peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

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