Hai Phong proposes halting phase 2 of thermal power plant for green transition

For its green transition and sustainable development, the northern port city of Hai Phong has proposed to the Prime Minister to halt the implementation of Phase 2 of the Hai Phong Thermal Power Plant in Thuy Nguyen district and implement renewable energy projects instead...

This was one of the conclusions announced by the Chairman of the Hai Phong City People's Committee at a recently conference titled "Hai Phong City: Pioneering Green Transition and Sustainable Development."

The conclusion also affirmed that Hai Phong is one of the localities proactively implementing green transition and sustainable development, prioritizing four sectors: industrial production, transport, tourism, and energy.

According to Mr. Nguyen Van Tung, Chairman of the City People's Committee, regarding industrial production, several industrial parks like Nam Cau Kien and DEEP C are actively undergoing green transition, utilizing clean and renewable energy. Newly developed industrial parks are oriented towards being green and ecological industrial parks.

Regarding transport, the city's People's Committee has submitted a proposal to the City People's Council for a resolution approving a transport development plan aimed at reducing traffic congestion and environmental pollution on Cat Ba Island by 2025. This includes phasing out certain types of gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles on the island according to a specific and reasonable roadmap.

Regarding energy, Hai Phong has also been attracting investment in green and renewable energy projects, such as waste-to-energy and wind power (particularly in the Bach Long Vi island). Some businesses within industrial parks have invested in installing rooftop solar power to reduce reliance on traditional electricity sources.

Regarding tourism, Hai Phong has been implementing eco-tourism and community-based tourism models in the Do Son and Cat Ba Island areas.