Central Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a new powerhouse in the nation’s energy landscape, with a series of large-scale projects in coal, LNG, and nuclear power being accelerated. These projects not only play a strategic role in ensuring national energy security but also create strong momentum for industrial, infrastructure, and logistics growth across the region.
Quang Trach Power Center Accelerates Progress
In Quang Tri Province, the Quang Trach Power Center has become a major focal point for energy investment, comprising four projects developed by the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) with a total planned capacity of 4,400 MW and an estimated investment of VND 140 trillion.
The Quang Trach I Thermal Power Plant (1,400 MW, VND 41.13 trillion) has now completed over 95% of construction and achieved a key technical milestone in late August 2025 with the first oil-firing ceremony for Unit 1. This marks the transition to system synchronization, paving the way for commercial operation in 2026.
Meanwhile, the Quang Trach II LNG Thermal Power Plant (1,500 MW, VND 52.49 trillion) is in the process of selecting its EPC contractor under an international competitive bidding package worth more than VND 26 trillion. The PECC1–PECC3 consortium has been appointed as the consultant for design and bid evaluation. The project is scheduled to begin construction in Q4 2025 and generate power from Unit 1 in late 2028 and Unit 2 in early 2029.
Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan: New Pillars of the Energy Map
Further south, Khanh Hoa Province is becoming a major energy hub with the Ca Na LNG Power Project and preparations for the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plants. The Ca Na project, worth over VND 57 trillion, includes a 1,500 MW combined-cycle gas turbine plant, an LNG terminal with a capacity of 1–1.2 million tons per year, and a 2.4 km breakwater with supporting infrastructure.
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has directed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to complete investor selection within Q4 2025 to ensure early implementation. The project is regarded as a key link in Central Vietnam’s clean energy supply chain.
In Ninh Thuan Province, ground clearance and resettlement for Ninh Thuan 1 and 2 Nuclear Power Plants are being expedited. As of September 2025, all 449 hectares for the plant area and 65 hectares for the resettlement zone have been surveyed, with 72 of 91 households listed for compensation. Authorities plan to complete 100% compensation by the end of 2025. The Government has allocated VND 3.236 trillion for this purpose, while the province has requested an additional VND 9.156 trillion to ensure completion of resettlement and infrastructure.
International Partnership: Rosatom Returns to Vietnam
In the field of nuclear energy, Power Engineering Consulting JSC 2 (PECC2) and Russia’s Rosatom State Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on the development of the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant. Rosatom has proposed supplying its VVER-1200 reactor technology, which is already in operation in Russia and Belarus, and under construction in Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Hungary, and Turkey.
The partnership also includes cooperation in power grid infrastructure, logistics, expert training, and technology transfer, marking a significant step toward deeper international collaboration in Vietnam’s nuclear energy supply chain.
A New Engine of Growth for Central Vietnam
The rapid rollout of large-scale energy projects is transforming Central Vietnam into a strategic energy corridor. These projects will add tens of thousands of megawatts to the national grid, while stimulating industrial clusters, supporting industries, and logistics services, and attracting foreign direct investment into sectors such as engineering, construction, and port infrastructure.
With its advantageous geography, expanding infrastructure, and rising capital inflows, Central Vietnam is on track to become a national energy hub — home to coal, LNG, renewable, and nuclear power projects that will play a defining role in Vietnam’s energy landscape from 2030 to 2045.