GE Vernova has deployed its first HA-class gas turbine in Vietnam at the 1.6 GW Nhon Trach 3&4 Power Plant, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition toward cleaner power generation. The facility, developed by PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power), has entered commercial operation and is Vietnam’s first power plant fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Located in Ong Keo Industrial Park in Dong Nai province, about 70 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the combined-cycle power station uses GE Vernova’s 9HA.02 gas turbine technology. The USD1.4 billion project was led by Samsung C&T and Lilama as engineering, procurement, and construction contractors. Each of the two generation blocks provides more than 800 MW of capacity and is designed to enhance grid reliability while supporting greater integration of renewable energy.
PV Power has also secured Vietnam’s first long-term LNG supply contract, signing a 25-year agreement with PetroVietnam Gas to deliver around 530 million cubic metres of LNG annually during the first five years of operation. The plant is expected to play a key role in meeting rising electricity demand in southern Vietnam while supporting the national strategy to reduce reliance on coal.
The project aligns with Vietnam’s revised National Power Development Plan VIII, which positions LNG as a central component of the country’s flexible and lower-carbon generation mix. With combined-cycle efficiency exceeding 63 percent and the capability to co-fire hydrogen in the future, the Nhon Trach 3&4 plant is seen as a benchmark for next-generation gas power projects supporting Vietnam’s long-term energy transition and net-zero ambitions.
