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1️⃣ HOTTEST SPOT – “Qc” INCREASED FROM 65% TO 75%
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is trying to remove the biggest bottleneck of LNG gas power projects in Vietnam
That is the problem of "bankability" - the ability to borrow capital and ensure long-term cash flow for the project.
According to the draft amendment to Decree 56/2025/ND-CP:
Long-term minimum contract power output Qc will:
* Increased from 65% ➜ 75%
* The application period increases from 10 years ➜ 15 years
This is extremely important because LNG projects often have:
* Total investment capital billions of USD
* Depends on international loans
* The cost of imported LNG fluctuates strongly
* Electricity prices are higher than coal and hydropower
If there is no commitment to stable output, it will be difficult for banks to disburse funds
2️⃣ WHY DO INVESTORS WANT QC TO 85–95%?
LNG investors are under extreme pressure:
Impact Factor
Imported LNG prices fluctuate according to international markets
USD exchange rate Directly affects costs
CAPEX costs Very high
Loan interest Lasts 15–25 years
Low mobilization coefficient Risk of loss
If Qc is only 65–75%, the bank may judge that the cash flow is not safe enough.
So many businesses want to:
* Qc up to 85–95%
* Term lasts 20–25 years
* “take or pay” mechanism
* Two-component electricity price
* LNG fuel consumption
This is essentially the model many countries have applied to activate LNG power in the first phase
3️⃣ WHY DOES THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE DON'T DARE RAISE QC TOO HIGH?
Lo ng management agencyPhenomenon:
⚠️ “Over Contract”
That is:
* EVN or the electricity buyer must pay according to the contract
* Although the system does NOT need to mobilize LNG electricity
If Qc increases to 85–95%:
* The system may have excess capacity
* Average electricity prices increased sharply
* People and businesses have to bear higher costs
While:
* LNG electricity is currently more expensive than many other electricity sources
* Renewable electricity is getting cheaper
* The power system is changing very quickly
This is an extremely difficult balance problem between:
* Energy security
* Attract investment
* Electricity price for the economy
4️⃣ WHAT ROLE IS LNG POWER PLAYING IN POWER PLAN VIII?
LNG is currently considered:
“Forward power supply”
Role:
* Compensate for electricity shortages in the North
* Gradually replace old coal thermal power plants
* Support wind and solar power
* Ensure system stability
Major LNG centers:
Hai Lang
Quang Ninh
Long An
Thai Binh
Bac Lieu
Son My
Many projects have investment capital:
2–5 billion USD/project
If the financial mechanism is not removed, the risk is:
⚠️ slow progress
⚠️ lost investor confidence
⚠️ electricity shortage after 2028–2030
5️⃣ WHERE IS PETROVIETNAM IN THE LNG GAME?
Petrovietnam is currently becoming a "national LNG axis":
Import LNG
LNG terminal
Gas power plant
Logistics infrastructure
Integrated gas-electric chain
Important links:
* Thi Vai LNG
* Son My LNG
* O Mon
* Lot B series – O Mon
If the Qc mechanism is stable:
* Projects will be easier to borrow capital from
* Implementation progress can accelerate sharply
6️⃣ MOST NOTEWORTHY POINTS
Ministry of Industry and Trade DOES NOT:
❌ covers all LNG electricity
❌ Completely interferes with PPA
❌ cAbsolute commitment to payment
Instead:
✅ still let the buyer and seller negotiate on their own
✅ Maintain competitive electricity market orientation
✅ Avoid excessive "LNG electricity subsidies".
This shows:
Vietnam is trying:
* attract investment
* but still avoid “energy fiscal burden”
7️⃣ FUTURE SCENARIOS
If amendments to the Decree are approved:
Many LNG projects can restart capital mobilization
Vietnam LNG market accelerates
International banks are easier to participate
The electrification chain may explode in the period 2027–2035
But if:
⚠️ World LNG prices increased sharply
⚠️ Renewable electricity has deep discounts
⚠️ Load increases slowly
LNG power will be under great competitive pressure.
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Amending Decree 56 is not just a matter of "increasing Qc".
This is essentially:
Vietnam's LNG policy test
the balance problem between investment and electricity price
A major shift in the process of restructuring the national energy system
If handled well:
Vietnam can form:
* large-scale LNG market
* Modern electrification chain
* a stable energy transition foundation for the next 20 years.
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