Announcement No. 315/TB-VPCP dated September 16, 2015, conclusions from Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai in the meeting on completion of feasibility study on the construction of transshipment terminal in Mekong Delta

THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE

On September 11, 2015, at the Office of the Government, the Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has chaired the meeting on the implementation and completion of the feasibility study on the investment and construction of the transshipment terminal in Mekong Delta. Attendants include leaders and representatives of the ministries and agencies of Transport, Natural Resources and Environment, Industry and Trade, Planning and Investment, Finance, Construction, Office of the Government, Vietnam Maritime Administration, Vinacomin, EVN and PVN. After listening to reports made by Vinacomin, Portcoast Engineering Consultant Joint-Stock Company (Portcoast) as well as suggestions from delegates, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has come to following conclusions:

1. With the aim of ensuring general efficiency in the supply of coal to power stations within The Mekong Delta such as Duyen Hai, Long Phu and Song Hau power stations, right in 2010, the Prime Minister has assigned Vinacomin to study and select the location for the construction of coal transshipment terminal in this region. With supports from JICA, Vinacomin has proposed three locations of priority: Cai Mep (Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province), Duyen Hai (Tra Vinh Province) and Soai Riep (Tien Giang Province) from nine different locations studied in southern coasts. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has presided over and cooperated with relevant ministries, sectors and localities in verifying Vinacomin’s proposals and making the submission to the Prime Minister for granting approval for selection of Duyen Hai (Tra Vinh Province) as a location for investment and construction of coal transshipment terminal for thermo-power plants in the Mekong Delta. The Prime Minister has granted the approval and assigned Vinacomin to preside over and cooperate with relevant agencies in the establishment of the investment project. Wherefore, selection of Duyen Hai as a location for the coal transshipment terminal has been well implemented with participation of a lot of experienced consultants at home and abroad.