Vietnam, Australia renewable energy roundtable in Hanoi

The Energy Roundtable is organized to share government and industry experiences on energy development needs and challenges.

Vietnam-Australia Roundtable 2018 will be organized by the Australian Government in partnership with Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade in Hanoi.

The event will be attended by the Australian business delegation which includes leading engineering, procurement and construction contractors, technical and equipment suppliers, coal suppliers and end-to-end project management and commercial consulting companies.

Trade Commissioner Shannon Leahy said that Australia’s trade and investment relationship with Vietnam has been the fastest growing of all ASEAN economies over the past decade, with the two-way trade and investment between the countries reached USD 11.8 billion.

The Energy Roundtable is organized to share government and industry experiences on energy development needs and challenges.

In the event, Australia will present its expertise and capability in coal, infrastructure, consultancy, project management and technology, and innovation including renewable energy.

In the Power development plan of Vietnam, coal occupies the dominant position in the energy mix and exceeds the supply capabilities of Vietnam’s domestic coal industry. The need for cheap and reliable energy to fuel economic growth will ensure coal remains an important part of the energy mix for Vietnam going forward.

Australia can assist Vietnam to enhance the competitiveness and transparency of its power market, with the aim of creating a positive signal to attract investment in developing new power resources in Vietnam.