​Vietnam targets being among the top four ASEAN countries for electricity reliability and in the top three for ease of electricity access.

Vietnam will focus on developing power projects using domestic gas and imported natural gas, as well as medium- and large-scale hydropower projects, said Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has said.

The draft National Power Development Plan for the 2021 - 2030 period with a vision to 2045 (PDP VIII) clarifies the roadmap to cut down coal-fueled power and increase renewable energy sources, especially wind and gas power, offering a good chance for offshore wind power to thrive, according to experts.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh recently took part in an conference with localities regarding the completion of the National Power Development Plan for the 2021 - 2030 period, with a vision to 2045 (PDP VIII).