Scientific Conference on “Promoting Green Energy Development: Current Status and Solutions”

3/28/2025 1:45:31 PM

Opening Remarks
PhD. Pham Anh Tuan, Vice Director of the Vietnam Institute of Economics, emphasized Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as declared at COP26. He highlighted the nation’s National Green Growth Strategy (2021–2030, Vision 2050) and the approval of the Power Development Plan VIII (2021–2030, Vision 2050). These initiatives prioritize renewable energy, aiming for renewable energy to account for 30.9–39.2% of electricity generation by 2030 and 67.5–71.5% by 2050.

PhD. Tuan stressed the significance of the conference in identifying scientific and practical solutions to support Vietnam’s energy transition, exploring the potential of green industries such as hydrogen, electric vehicles, carbon credits, and green finance.

Key Discussions
Participants examined essential topics, including:

• Global and domestic trends in transitioning to green energy and associated industries.
• Carbon credit readiness: Lessons from international oil and gas corporations and their relevance for Vietnam.
• Policies and technologies: Supporting green energy transition aligned with Power Development Plan VIII.
• Barriers and solutions: Addressing regulatory and management obstacles hindering green energy projects.

Expert Insights

• PhD. Le Anh Tuan, President of the Council of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, discussed Vietnam’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and its roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. He emphasized four pillars for sustainable energy policies: energy markets, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation.
• Assoc. Prof. PhD. Tran Dinh Thien, former Director of the Vietnam Institute of Economics, stressed the need for balanced policies between energy production and consumption. He advocated for market-based electricity pricing to encourage energy efficiency and technological innovation.
• PhD. Nguyen Quoc Thap, Chairman of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Association, addressed challenges in developing LNG power projects under Power Development Plan VIII, highlighting legal and financial barriers. He proposed adopting market-based pricing mechanisms for LNG electricity and expanding the scope for direct electricity sales.

Proposals for Green Economic Development
PhD. Ha Huy Ngoc, from the Vietnam Institute of Economics, suggested establishing a comprehensive national green taxonomy aligned with international standards. He emphasized the need for clear strategies and roadmaps for critical green sectors such as clean hydrogen and green logistics. Supportive policies and incentives, particularly for high-investment green projects, are crucial for attracting investment and driving green growth.

Conference Outcomes
The conference provided a valuable platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, share insights, and propose solutions to accelerate Vietnam’s green energy transition. Discussions focused on promoting clean energy use, raising societal awareness, and ensuring sustainable energy supply for economic development and environmental protection.

Conclusion
In his closing remarks, PhD. Pham Anh Tuan expressed gratitude for the thoughtful contributions and pledged to synthesize the insights into policy recommendations for the government and relevant ministries. The conference concluded with a collective vision of a greener, more sustainable energy future for Vietnam.