On June 6, Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee said that provincial leaders have directed investors of renewable energy projects in the area to accelerate the implementation progress as committed.
Gia Lai is a locality with great potential for renewable energy development. Based on the adjusted Power Plan VIII approved by the Prime Minister, the province has directed specialized agencies to urgently complete procedures and create favorable conditions for investors to implement projects.
However, through review, some projects have been approved for investment policy but are being implemented slowly. In the process of implementation, problems arise, many investors have not proactively coordinated with departments, branches, and localities to remove difficulties.
To ensure the progress of projects, contribute to ensuring national energy security and promoting economic growth in 2026, Mr. Nguyen Huu Que - Vice Chairman of Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee - requested investors, departments, branches and localities to shorten the time to complete legal procedures and accelerate construction to put projects into operation soon.
According to the plan, in 2026, there are 39 energy projects expected to start construction in the province, including 10 solar power projects, 24 wind power projects and 5 hydropower projects.
In which, some large-scale projects include Hon Trau Wind Power Plant - Phase 1 with a capacity of 750MW and KN Ia Ly Solar Power Plant - Gia Lai with a capacity of 400MW. The remaining projects have a capacity from 5.5MW to 180MW.
The Provincial People's Committee assigned the Department of Industry and Trade to coordinate with departments, branches, localities and investors to review and notify each investor in writing about the commencement time. At the same time, requesting investors to rebuild the detailed progress and commit to implementing it according to the plan.
The Department of Industry and Trade is responsible for updating the progress of each project weekly, proactively inspecting the reality, promptly handling or advising on handling cases of delay or risk of delay.
The Department of Finance is assigned to monitor the financial capacity, margin progress and capital allocation of investors. In case it is discovered that investors are slow, do not ensure implementation capacity or do not meet the committed progress, it shall advise the Provincial People's Committee to handle according to regulations, including considering terminating project operations.
