Remove 5 projects from the list of 12 slow-moving, inefficient projects

After more than 3 years of implementing the Prime Minister’s Decision approving the Scheme to deal with shortcomings and weaknesses of some projectslow progress and inefficient enterprises in the Industry and Trade industry, the Steering Committee for handling shortcomings and weaknesses of the above projects has agreed to remove 5 projects from the black list “12 projects behind schedule”. , ineffective”.

The removal of 5 projects from the black list of “12 slow-moving and inefficient projects” is the result of many efforts and determination of the Government, ministries, sectors and businesses involved in removing the problem. financial difficulties.

However, there are still 7 projects that have not been taken off the list of behind schedule. The reason indicated is that there are still problems related to the EPC contract, which is in dispute between the investor and the contractor. Besides, financial costs are too high, leading to difficult projects to compete in the market.

Thai Binh 2 Thermal Power Plant Project (Photo: VGP)

One outstanding highlight is a great project, which is not one of the 12 projects of the Industry and Trade sector. After more than 11 years of lying on the floor, Thai Binh 2 Thermal Power Plant has restarted in 2021. This is evaluated. is a revival of great significance not only in economic terms when contributing annually to Thai Binh province’s budget, but also as an important project for the national energy security system.

“The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have drastically directed and directly reviewed the investment groups as well as the work in the implementation process to avoid unforeseen arisings. That is a decisive factor. The Oil and Gas Group, the project management board and the contractor have closely coordinated, planned and charted the project implementation very closely, and have a strong spirit of striving to bring this project into operation. implementation,” emphasized Mr. Dang Hoang An, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade.

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