Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Consolidates Steering Committee for Nuclear Power Plant Construction

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to consolidate the members of the Steering Committee for the construction of a nuclear power plant, a key step in Vietnam's nuclear energy development program. The consolidation aims to strengthen the committee's effectiveness in overseeing the construction of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant. The committee is led by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, with Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien as the Deputy Head. The committee will be responsible for directing research and development of Vietnam's nuclear electricity development program, facilitating international cooperation, and overseeing the implementation of the Ninh Thuan nuclear electricity project.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Steering Committee for the construction of a nuclear power plant has been consolidated under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son.
  • The committee's members include key government officials, ministers, and representatives from various sectors, including science and technology, industry and trade, and foreign affairs.
  • The committee's responsibilities include directing research and development of Vietnam's nuclear electricity development program, facilitating international cooperation, and overseeing the implementation of the Ninh Thuan nuclear electricity project.
  • The consolidation of the committee is part of the Prime Minister's decision to establish the Steering Committee for the construction of a nuclear power plant, which was announced on January 10, 2025.
  • The committee will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful implementation of Vietnam's nuclear energy development program, which aims to increase the country's electricity generation capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Statistics:

  • 20 members have been consolidated in the Steering Committee for the construction of a nuclear power plant.
  • The committee includes 7 Deputy Ministers, 4 Ministers, and 9 representatives from various sectors.
  • The Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant is expected to have a capacity of 4,000 megawatts (MW) upon completion in 2030.
  • Vietnam's nuclear energy development program aims to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels and increase electricity generation capacity to meet growing demand.

Sources:

  • Decision No. 1689/QD-TTg dated August 6, 2025
  • Decision No. 10/2025 of the Prime Minister on the establishment of the Prime Minister as the Prime Minister, January 10, 2025
  • Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's decision to establish the Steering Committee for the construction of a nuclear power plant, January 10, 2025
  • Vietnam's nuclear energy development program, January 2025