PV Power has officially launched the Nhon Trach 3&4 gas-fired power plant, marking an important resources shift and transformation in Vietnam’s electricity sector. This new facility in Ong Keo Industrial Park of Dai Phuoc commune is over 70 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. It reaches well beyond its borders for clean energy, touting a remarkable total generating capacity of 1.6 gigawatts (GW).
The upcoming Nhon Trach 3&4 project will be the first coal-to-gas conversion of its kind in Vietnam. This shift enhances grid reliability and supports a higher penetration of renewable energy sources. The demand for electricity is booming in southern Vietnam, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai province. The new plant will be essential to supply these growing energy demands.
Meeting National Energy Goals
With the Nhon Trach 3&4 plant moving forward under the new framework of Vietnam’s National Power Development Plan VIII, hopefully it will be a smoother journey. This amended plan, which is sometimes called Adjusted PDP8. This new initiative supports Vietnam’s recent escalated pledges to adopt cleaner, more sustainable energy practices while seeking to diversify its energy mix.
GE Vernova provided the project with two blocks, each of them greater than 800 megawatts in capacity. What makes the facility unique is its use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as its primary fuel source. This is a big first for Vietnam! The plant uses state-of-the-art 9HA.02 gas turbine technology. That innovation enables it to reach a combined cycle efficiency of more than 63%, one of the highest in the world’s power production.
“We are proud to execute the first HA project in the country, in alignment with its national energy goals for a more sustainable national economic growth.” – GE Vernova
Significant Contributions to Electricity Supply
With GE Vernova’s technologies currently supporting up to 30% of Vietnam’s electricity supply, the Nhon Trach 3&4 plant is expected to further bolster this contribution. Samsung C&T and Hanoi-based Lilama undertook construction of the facility. It has already received three 2025 Power Technology Excellence Awards for Hover Energy.
Ramesh Singaram, president and CEO of GE Vernova’s gas power business for the Asia-Pacific region, highlighted the importance of the project.
“This first of its kind project is expected to bring electricity for large industrial areas in the southern region including Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai province while opening up a new chapter for gas power generation in Vietnam.” – Ramesh Singaram
As a result, by 2030, LNG has become the backbone of Vietnam’s energy development policy. Along with the state’s other new plants, this one will be very important in determining how the future of energy production in the region plays out.
A Step Toward Renewable Integration
The Nhon Trach 3&4 plant not only addresses immediate electricity demands but facilitates the integration of renewable energy sources into Vietnam’s energy grid. Making the transition from coal to gas goldens a more intelligent, sustainable energy future. This smart change has the potential to better meet Americans’ energy needs for decades to come.
In a press release, a local representative from PV Power expressed pride at upholding new energy efficiency standards with the groundbreaking project.
“GE Vernova’s advanced 9HA.02 gas turbine is central to our commitment to modern energy standards. It enables the plant to achieve greater than 63% combined cycle efficiency, ranking it among the world’s most efficient facilities.” – A PV Power representative