Vietnam Powers Up with First LNG-Fired Power Plant

The Nhon Trach 3 and 4 expansion project in Vietnam has entered commercial operation, marking the country's first power plant to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The facility, owned and operated by PetroVietnam Power Corp. (PV Power), is a finalist for a POWER Top Plant award for gas-fired generation.

The expansion project, which added 1.6 GW of generation capacity to the Nhon Trach plant, was completed in December 2025. The facility's combined cycle configuration enables fast response and operational flexibility, supporting higher levels of intermittent renewable integration while ensuring system resilience.

GE Vernova, the original equipment manufacturer for the facility, said the new units are a landmark achievement for Vietnam's power sector, and a defining milestone for GE Vernova's H-class technology in Southeast Asia. The project achieves over 63% combined cycle efficiency, placing it among the most efficient facilities globally.