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GE's Energy Ecosystem reveals innovative energy solutions and transformation ideas to help meet Vietnam 2030 power targets

April 28, 2017
  • Global debut of GE’s Energy Ecosystem portfolio and full range of energy solutions from power generation, to digital solutions, storage technology and financing to support Vietnam’s national energy agenda
  • GE business leaders and global and local energy sector experts shares new ideas, case studies and best practices with nearly 400 conference attendees and industry experts to address the challenges and opportunities for Vietnam’s Energy Ecosystem

Hanoi, Vietnam - April 27, 2017 -  As the Vietnamese power industry is undergoing unprecedented transformation, navigating it requires full understanding across the entire energy ecosystem. The GE Energy Ecosystem portfolio was unveiled today at the Powering Vietnam conference, resonating interconnected system of digital and industrial technologies with country’s energy agenda to deliver affordable, reliable, and more sustainable production, distribution, and consumption of energy.

Wouter Van Wersch, President and CEO, GE ASEAN kicked off the GE’s Energy Ecosystem program in Vietnam during the event and said, “We chose to launch the Energy Ecosystem portfolio in Vietnam because it is one of the most energy-hungry nations in the world and open to new ideas, and solutions, to produce more affordable, reliable and sustainable power.

“Some of the most innovative programs available today are showcased in the ‘ecosystem’ - many have been developed with customers across the entire energy landscape. This is a strength that GE has developed globally and we look forward to helping more customers in Vietnam, and other markets, to achieve their energy goals in the future.”

Highlights of Powering Vietnam conference included panel discussions, and presentations from GE business leaders on opportunities for gas, steam, and renewable energy, and how power services partnerships, new grid technologies, and digital industrial solutions can advance Vietnam’s energy modernization plans. Insights and opinions were also provided by local sector experts, and energy representatives from the Vietnam Institute of Energy, Department of Science, Education, Natural Resources and Environment, the World Bank, the United Nations Development Program, and more.

Together, they shared power development ideas and best practices with nearly 400 of Vietnam’s leading industry stakeholders from the government and private sector. Many discussions focused on new solutions to help Vietnam produce more sustainable power to meet rising demand that is predicted to grow at an average of 10.5 percent annually during 2016-2020, and 8.0 percent annually during 2021-2030.[1] Electricity consumption is projected to reach 234.6 TWh in 2020 and 506.0 TWh by 2030 - a fourfold increase by 2030 compared with consumption in 2014.

The nation’s near-term energy plans were outlined by Mr. Phuong Hoang Kim, Deputy Director, General Directorate of Energy, Ministry of Industry and Trade in his welcome remarks: “The goals set out in our revised Power Master Plan VII are designed to boost energy security, diversify our energy mix, attract new investment, and ensure environmental benchmarks are met.”

“We understand that meeting these objectives requires support, input, and expertise from many stakeholders, and today’s Powering Vietnam event - which brings together experts from the public and private sector - is a great way to address the opportunities and challenges ahead.”

The digital industrial transformation trend discussed covers increasing use of advanced software, analytics and low cost sensing converge with the Industrial Internet to reveal the hidden power of big data that seamlessly connects the ecosystem. Best practice was also shared on how digital power plant can help increase asset performance, enhance operations, and improve energy trading decisions to create additional revenue and cost reduction opportunities.

Pham Hong Son, CEO, GE Vietnam said conference attendees especially enjoyed the chance to listen, and learn more about energy solutions and project financing.

“There was enthusiastic discussion on a wide range of important topics from analysis of the world’s most efficient renewable power solutions today, to industry modernization programs driven by advanced digital industrial solutions.

Decentralization was another important topic where speakers discussed the shift from power generation towards generation closer to the point of consumption.  There was also strong interest in the latest lower or non-emitting CO2 energy producing technologies to help developing markets like Vietnam upgrade aging infrastructure to save costs and meet emissions standards.

“And as Vietnam is poised to ramp-up the development of energy infrastructure in the next five-10 years, there was high interest in financing options offered by GE including early stage capital formation and access to third party capital and from export credit agencies, development financing institutions, and other institutions,“ added Mr Son.

About GE in Vietnam

GE was one of the first American companies established in Vietnam in 1993. GE first set up a representative office in Hanoi and another subsequently in HCM City in 2001. In 2003, GE Vietnam Ltd was established, a 100% GE capital investment that offers a wide range of after-sales services for medical, electrical and energy equipment. Since 2015, after Alstom Power and Grid’s acquisition, GE has become a more focused and vital industrial company, accelerating its evolution into a digital industrial company. GE Vietnam currently employs more than 900 people and offers products and services in the Power, Energy Connections, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Healthcare and Aviation sectors.

More information can be found at www.gereports.vn

 

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[1] https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/institutional-document/178616/vie-energy-road-map.pdf

Trinh Phuong Lan
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