National Assembly Chairman voices support for biomass power projects
(VOVWORLD) - Investment in biomass power projects and conversion of coal-to-biomass power projects by Erex Group will contribute to the realization of the net zero emission target by 2050, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said, adding that the National Assembly and Government of Vietnam support this direction.
 National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue receives Erex Group President Honna Hitoshi. Photo: VOV |
At a meeting with Erex Group President Honna Hitoshi in Hanoi on Friday, Mr. Hue said developing biomass power projects and converting existing coal power projects to biomass power plants matches Vietnam’s national strategy on green growth for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050 the Government has just approved and consistent with Vietnam's commitment at the 26th UN Climate Change Summit (COP26).
The current legal system of Vietnam has clear and specific regulations to create favorable conditions for foreign enterprises to invest in Vietnam, Chairman Hue said.
Mr. Hitoshi echoed the Japanese Government's view of supporting Vietnam in achieving its carbon emission reduction targets. He expressed his hope that Vietnam will be a model in biomass energy conversion towards sustainability.