Powering the future of LNG in Vietnam with GE’s H-class gas turbines

Interest in LNG projects is growing internationally, and Vietnam is no exception. With its clear potential, the IEA expects Asia-Pacific to see many “breakthroughs in the development of LNG power plants in the next decade.” And according to a prediction from PetroVietnam, the national coastline will be populated with an identical set-up: one power plant, one LNG import, and a gas refinery warehouse.

LNG is possessed of a lower carbon profile than other fossil fuels—almost half compared to lignite—but it still depends on innovative technologies to realize full efficiency. GE’s 9HA flexible turbines are such an innovation, able to support alternative fuels for clean, stable energy. The newest generation of GE turbines offers markedly low CapEx, easy fuel conversion, and long engine life.

Global CO2 emissions are still increasing, but with renewables being temperamental based on weather, the rapid rise of LNG thermal power plants will be a main source adding to Vietnam’s grid and powering public demand. Inasmuch, GE’s 9HA units mitigate greenhouse gases—a key factor in the energy sector meeting regulations.

While red tape, import concerns, and PPA negotiations slow the integration of LNG into the country’s thermal plants, this alternative fuel has irrefutable potential. Paired with the right turbines, liquefied natural gas is expected to lead the way for Vietnam’s energy structure, meeting a large portion of its capacity by 2030.